Tag: 4th of July

Patrick Prentice, Whittemore, Iowa man killed in fireworks accident while handling launcher tube prior to fireworks exploding in Kossuth County. A North Iowa man has died following a fireworks accident ahead of 4th of July, Independence Day celebrations.  Patrick Prentice was...

Allen Ray McGrew, South Carolina dad dressed as Uncle Sam kills self after attempting to set off fireworks on top hat he was wearing during 4th of July celebrations in Summerville, Dorchester County. Man was killed instantly. A South Carolina...

Robert Crimo court appearance: Arraigned on 7 murder charges where it is revealed the alleged Highland Park gunman contemplated a second mass shooting and having used a legally purchased $800 Smith & Wesson M&P 15 during Monday's mass shooting.  Alleged...

Highland Park parade shooting in Chicago leaves 6 dead, 24 injured as cops hunt white gunman between ages of 18-20, who fled scene. No known motive.  So much for Independence Day. A gunman has caused havoc during a Chicago 4th...

Broward Florida man has hand blown off handling pyrotechnics fireworks in pre 4th of July celebrations. Medics are unable to re-attach man's severed limb.  When the temptation is too much to resist ... A man had his hand blown off over...

Paulette Thorpe Durham, North Carolna, 74 year old woman killed by 4th of July celebratory gunfire. No arrests or suspects.  A 74-year-old Durham, North Carolina woman has died after being shot by 4th of July 'celebratory gunfire.' Durham police said they...

Emily Lance a Philadelphia woman becomes the scorn of the internet after posting a video on social media of herself urinating on the American flag. Debate flares.  Emily Lance, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native has found herself the scorn of the...

How did Connor Golden a Central Park tourist come to have his foot blown off. Authorities have yet to find perpetrator of device. Questions are abound after Connor Golden, 18, a Central Park tourist, Sunday morning had his foot literally blown...

Devon Staples a 22 year old Calais, Maine man has been killed after attempting to launch a firework off the top of his head in yesterday evening’s 4th of July celebrations. At the time of the incident, Staples, a...

So here we are once again celebrating the 4th of July long weekend and all that comes with it- mad dashes to the airport, freeway, summer escape house, our friend's barbeque, the book we've meaning to...