A series of deadly shootings and violent incidents occurred across the United States over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, including a Pennsylvania state trooper, and leaving numerous others injured. This wave of violence adds to the rising trend of homicides and other violent crimes that have escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incidents took place in various locations such as suburban Chicago, Washington state, central Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California, and Baltimore.

While experts acknowledge the evident increase in violence, there is disagreement among researchers regarding its underlying causes. Some attribute it to the prevalence of firearms in the country, while others suggest factors such as less aggressive police tactics or a decrease in prosecutions for misdemeanor weapon offenses.

None of the weekend incidents qualified as mass killings since fewer than four people died at each location, excluding the shooters. However, the number of injured individuals in most cases aligns with the widely accepted definition of mass shootings.

During the early hours of Sunday, a shooting occurred in a suburban Chicago parking lot where a large gathering had assembled to celebrate Juneteenth. According to authorities, at least 23 people were shot, resulting in one fatality. The event, initially described as peaceful, abruptly turned violent when multiple individuals opened fire into the crowd. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, but authorities are interviewing "persons of interest" related to the shooting.

Multiple shootings occurred across the United States over the weekend, resulting in at least six deaths and numerous injuries. While none of the incidents met the criteria for a mass killing, several fit the definition of mass shootings based on the number of individuals injured. One notable incident took place in a suburban Chicago parking lot during a Juneteenth celebration, where gunshots were fired into a crowd, leaving 23 people injured. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and authorities are currently interviewing potential persons of interest. The White House and Illinois Governor expressed condolences for the victims and emphasized the importance of ensuring safe and joyful holiday gatherings.

During a music festival in Washington state, a shooter opened fire randomly into a crowd at a nearby campground, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. Law enforcement officers confronted the suspect and apprehended them a short distance away from the Beyond Wonderland electronic dance music festival. A public alert urged people to take necessary precautions such as running, hiding, or fighting. The festival continued until the early hours of Sunday, after which organizers announced the cancellation of the concert scheduled for that day.

In central Pennsylvania, a state trooper was killed and another was critically wounded in separate incidents that occurred just hours apart. The gunman initially attacked a state police barracks by driving his truck into the parking lot and opening fire on marked patrol cars before fleeing the scene. Lieutenant James Wagner was critically injured when he encountered the suspect a few miles away, while Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. was ambushed and killed while driving in Walker Township. Following a fierce gun battle, the suspect was shot and killed. The motive behind the attacks remains unknown at this time.

A series of shootings occurred over the weekend in different locations across the United States. In St. Louis, a shooting in a downtown office building resulted in the death of a 17-year-old and injuries to nine other teenagers. A person of interest, a minor with a handgun, was taken into custody. In Southern California, a shooting took place at a pool party, leaving eight people wounded, with two in critical condition. Another 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound was found at a nearby vehicle crash site. In Baltimore, six people were injured in a shooting, but all were expected to survive. The victims in these incidents ranged in age from 15 to 26 years old.