Multiple shootings across the United States and a fireworks accident reportedly caused multiple deaths on July 4.

This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city.

Crews began cleaning the scene of a mass shooting in downtown July 5, 2025. Advertisement. About Our Ads; Advertisement

Planning out your 2025 Fourth of July? Here's what we know about celebrations happening across the Indianapolis area.

Fireworks to celebrate Independence Day are seen inside the stadium before a quarterfinal match of the FIFA Club World Cup between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field

Did you catch the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular? Here’s a view of the fireworks as they ignited the sky over the Charles River on July Fourth.