Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA shooting at a large youth gathering in Pensacola, Florida, during Independence Day celebrations resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man and injuries to six others, aged 16 to 26, who are expected to survive. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., with nearby police officers quickly responding to provide first aid to the victims. Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom indicated that investigators believe the attack was "targeted" and not a random act of violence, suggesting the possibility of more than one shooter, though no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The gathering involved hundreds of unaccompanied young people, including middle schoolers, and while not an "organized teen takeover," police expressed concern over the observed "frightening behavior" and the potential for a greater tragedy. The event underscores a growing trend of large, unsanctioned "teen takeovers" promoted online in major U.S. cities, prompting police and experts to stress the importance of preparedness for such gatherings. In fullOne killed and six hurt in Florida shooting as ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gathered on July 4More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Young man killed and six hurt during Independence Day shooting in Florida
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA shooting at a large youth gathering in Pensacola, Florida, during Independence Day celebrations resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man and injuries to six others, aged 16 to 26, who are expected to survive. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., with nearby police officers quickly responding to provide first aid to the victims. Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom indicated that investigators believe the attack was "targeted" and not a random act of violence, suggesting the possibility of more than one shooter, though no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The gathering involved hundreds of unaccompanied young people, including middle schoolers, and while not an "organized teen takeover," police expressed concern over the observed "frightening behavior" and the potential for a greater tragedy. The event underscores a growing trend of large, unsanctioned "teen takeovers" promoted online in major U.S. cities, prompting police and experts to stress the importance of preparedness for such gatherings. In fullOne killed and six hurt in Florida shooting as ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gathered on July 4More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
