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Deadly Fourth of July: At least six killed in shootings, explosions that leave dozens wounded across the country
By Marlene Lenthang | NBC News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 5, 2026
· 4 min read
Fourth of July celebrations across the country were marred by violence that left at least six people dead and scores injured in multiple cities.
In Brooklyn, New York’s Coney Island neighborhood, a man in a black ski mask opened fire on a family barbecue late Saturday night, wounding at least ...
Key takeaway Seven victims are expected to survive, but a 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the chest, New York City police said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Fourth of July celebrations across the country were marred by violence that left at least six people dead and scores injured in multiple cities.
In Brooklyn, New York’s Coney Island neighborhood, a man in a black ski mask opened fire on a family barbecue late Saturday night, wounding at least ...
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