The Fourth of July holiday in 2025 was marked by multiple shootings across several U.S. cities and a fireworks-related death. In Indianapolis, a shooting incident resulted in at least two fatalities, prompting public frustration voiced by the local police chief. In Columbus, Ohio, after the downtown fireworks show, teenagers allegedly discharged high-powered fireworks into crowds along Broadway and inside Woodruff Park, creating a chaotic scene. In Centerville, two juveniles were jailed after a mortar-style firework was thrown into a crowd before the official Freedom Fest show, injuring several people. Additionally, an illegal fireworks display in a busy New York City park injured multiple individuals, with some victims expressing concerns about inadequate police protection during the incident.