Multiple Injuries from Fourth of July Shootings in Cincinnati, Nashville, Charlottesville

Multiple shootings during Fourth of July celebrations across several U.S. cities resulted in several injuries, mostly non-life-threatening. In Nashville, three people were injured by stray bullets believed to be from celebratory gunfire during the city's 'Let Freedom Sing' event, which drew an estimated 365,000 people; the victims included a man shot in the foot, a woman shot in the chest while waiting for a shuttle, and another woman grazed in the face while entering a rideshare vehicle. Authorities in Nashville strongly cautioned against celebratory gunfire due to the dangers posed by falling projectiles in populated areas, though the source of the gunfire remains under investigation. In Cincinnati, a shooting at Smale Park following a fight left three people injured, including a 17-year-old, with all injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Meanwhile, Charlottesville police responded to a Fourth of July night shooting that injured at least four people, but no suspect description was available and investigations are ongoing. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about gun violence at large public celebrations.