Mayur MohtaMore than 200 people suffered gunshot wounds across the United States over Halloween weekend, and at least 76 people died, according to analysts tracking the violence nationwide.
A Rare Saturday Halloween Turns Deadly
More than 200 people were shot across the United States over Halloween weekend. At least 76 of them died, according to data from analysts. Local police departments told RIA Novosti about parties that turned into mass casualty events.
October 31, Halloween, fell on a Saturday in 2026. This happens rarely. The last Saturday Halloween was in 2020, and the next one will not come until 2037. Americans celebrate the holiday widely, with city parades and large costume gatherings drawing crowds everywhere.
Tennessee Incident Kicks Off a Violent Weekend
According to analysts and media reports, Friday morning’s violence began in Tennessee. A teenager brought a gun into a high school. Nobody was hurt, but the teen now faces charges for illegal weapon possession.
A 35 year old man was shot dead during an argument in a southern Chicago neighborhood. Footage from the scene shows a private home decorated brightly for Halloween. In a small Missouri town, an apartment party dispute turned violent, and a 22 year old man wounded an 18 year old. Several other incidents on the list involved domestic violence cases where guns were used.
Deadly Shooting Near a Halloween Costume Shop
Police in Fairfield, California, told RIA Novosti about a shooting at a local shopping center. The attack happened near a Halloween costume store. Six people between ages 16 and 43 were hurt, and a 31 year old pregnant woman was killed, police confirmed.
A Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Montana
The sheriff’s office in Eureka, Montana, told RIA Novosti that a deputy died in a shootout Friday evening. Officers responded to a call, and the attacker opened fire once they arrived. A second officer was also wounded in the exchange.
In Alabama, two people were killed during a shooting at an apartment complex.
Saturday Morning Brings More Violence
Four people were hospitalized Saturday morning in Wichita, Kansas, police told RIA Novosti. One victim was struck in the face by a stray bullet.
Early Sunday, a shooting occurred near University of Delaware buildings, leaving six people wounded. In Dallas, Texas, four people were shot dead overnight and 15 others were wounded. Police reported three separate, unrelated incidents. In another Texas city, seven people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a birthday celebration turned violent.
Florida and Illinois See Fatal Party Shootings
In Florida, a 20 year old was killed at a party, and nine others were wounded, including a 15 year old girl, Jacksonville police reported. In Illinois, a 19 year old woman was killed and eight people were wounded in a separate shooting.
Weekend Toll Climbs to 201 Injured, 76 Dead
In total, analysts report that 201 people were injured and 76 people died in shooting incidents across the United States since Friday.
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