A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

A shooting during a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach resulted in eight people being wounded, including four children, according to police. One victim, a 21-year-old woman, is in critical condition, while the others are stable and expected to survive, as reported by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The incident occurred Saturday night in the courtyard of an apartment building close to the beach.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

A shooting during a Fourth of July celebration in New York City resulted in eight injuries, including four children, according to Al Jazeera.

Ahmed Al Ahmed, recognized for his bravery in tackling a gunman during a shooting that resulted in 15 fatalities at a Jewish event in December, has pleaded not guilty to an alleged assault on his father. The incident has drawn significant media attention due to Al Ahmed's previous heroic actions.

Three individuals were killed and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting incident at a smoking spot in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert. The attackers are suspected to be Fulani bandits.