What exactly qualifies as a “mass killing?” Well, according to the Gun Violence Archive, it’s when at least four people are shot and either injured or killed, not including the shooter themselves. This past weekend saw occurrences in Washington, D.C., Dallas, Texas, Charlotte, North Carolina, Compton, California, and other cities based on this definition.
Frantic moments occurred at a rooftop party in Madison early Sunday where nine individuals aged between 14 and 23 were injured. While fortunately, there were no fatalities, law enforcement is actively investigating two suspects, with no arrests made thus far.
A shootout in Southeast D.C. left four individuals wounded, adding to the weekend’s toll.
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a tragic incident involving a shotgun led to three deaths and two injuries. The police have one suspect in custody for questioning.
Charlotte, North Carolina, also saw intense violence, resulting in serious injuries for at least four individuals after a dispute outside a bar escalated into gunfire at daybreak on Saturday.
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Tragedy struck near Compton College in California during a poolside party, with one fatality and four injuries reported. The incident occurred after Kendrick’s Commencement Address, attended by approximately 100 individuals.
On a somber note, a St. Louis man was fatally shot while playing basketball in Koeneman Park on Friday.
The Gun Violence Archive underscores the alarming frequency of <a href="https://newslivecenter.com/tag/mass-shootings/”>mass shootings in the U.S., averaging 200 or more annually.