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At Least Eight Shot Including Four Children During Brooklyn Independence Day Celebrations

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

During Independence Day celebrations in Brooklyn, New York, at least eight people including four children were shot, with police investigating the incident. Earlier, President Trump spoke at the 250th anniversary event, and fireworks caused a brief fire on the Brooklyn Bridge.

01At least eight people, including four children, were shot in Brooklyn during Independence Day celebrations.
02The NYPD responded to gunfire reports on West 31st Street shortly after 10:37 p.m. local time.
03The circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation.
04President Donald Trump gave a speech marking America's 250th Independence Day anniversary.
05Fireworks displays nationwide included one that briefly ignited a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge.
06The fire was quickly extinguished by emergency responders.

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