At least 12 people were killed in mass shootings across the US this weekend
- The Gun Violence Archive shows 12 mass shooting incidents were reported across nine states over the weekend.
- Shootings were reported Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, Delaware, Texas, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
- At least 12 people were killed and 77 were wounded in the violence, according to the archive's data.
Gun violence and mass shootings across the US this weekend left 12 people dead and dozens more injured, according to reports.
Data from the Gun Violence Archive showed 12 mass shooting incidents reported in nine states: Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, Delaware, Texas, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
A mass shooting was defined as a shooting in which at least 4 people were injured, excluding the shooter, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
A total of 12 people were killed in the violence and 77 were wounded, according to the archive's data.
Among the deadly incidents was a mass shooting at a New Jersey house party late Saturday night. According to NJ.com, 2 people were shot dead and another 12 were wounded by gunfire at the 90s-themed birthday party.
Authorities made one arrest in connection to the shooting on Monday, News 12 New Jersey reported.
Another person was killed and 13 more wounded in a shooting at a concert in South Carolina. Authorities said a fight broke out at the unauthorized event, with multiple shooters firing, according to WCSC.
Gun violence has been on the rise this year as states lift coronavirus-related lockdowns.