July Fourth Mass Shootings Surge | Jacksonville News

This Fourth of July weekend turned deadly across the U.S., with 17 mass shootings reported—11 killed, 86 injured—spanning 13 states. In Pensacola, Florida, a Sunday morning attack left one 19-year-old dead and six others wounded, all expected to survive. Florida alone saw 13 mass shootings this year, up from eight in 2023, with 224 nationwide already logged—surpassing last year’s total. Authorities are still investigating whether the Pensacola shooting was targeted or accidental, underscoring a troubling national surge in gun violence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/477359c138b95f09