celebratory gunfire
Coverage of celebratory gunfire in the Nexus archive.
- 8-year-old pulls bullet fragment from her back while family walked to Nashville Fourth of July fireworks
An 8-year-old girl pulled a bullet fragment from her back while her family walked to a Nashville Fourth of July fireworks event, prompting an emergency room visit. The incident is linked to celebratory gunfire, with a new Tennessee law now criminalizing firing guns into the air at events with 25 or more attendees.
- 8-year-old girl hit by bullet during Nashville Fourth of July fireworks celebration
An 8-year-old girl was injured by falling celebratory gunfire during Nashville's Fourth of July fireworks celebration. The incident occurred near a downtown stage, and the girl was hospitalized but expected to recover. Previous Fourth of July shootings in the area have injured multiple people over recent years.
- Girl possibly hit by bullet at Nashville fireworks show
An 8-year-old girl may have been struck by a bullet during the 'Let Freedom Sing' Fourth of July fireworks show in Nashville. She experienced pain in her back, retrieved part of a bullet, and was treated for a non-life threatening injury. Police suspect the bullet originated from celebratory gunfire.
- 8-year-old injured by ‘falling gunfire’ in downtown Nashville
An 8-year-old was injured by 'falling celebratory gunfire' in downtown Nashville while with family near the Green Stage. The child removed a bullet fragment and was treated for a noncritical back injury at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police stated the origin of the shot remains unknown.
- Miami-Dade sheriff urges residents to celebrate Fourth of July safely
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, urges residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely by avoiding drunk driving, celebratory gunfire, and following boating safety guidelines. Authorities will collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to enforce safety measures during the holiday weekend.
- Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins
Lebanon is celebrating the start of a 10-day ceasefire with Israel, marked by celebratory gunfire in Beirut. However, the Lebanese military has reported violations of the truce.