July 4th marred by Brooklyn shooting, Delta flight hit by firework, and bridge fire

America's Fourth of July celebrations were marked by several alarming incidents on July 4, 2026. In Brooklyn's Coney Island, a mass shooting at a family barbecue injured at least eight people, including four children, with one woman reportedly in critical condition. Police are investigating the late-night incident, which occurred amidst the holiday festivities.

Concurrently, a Delta Air Lines flight safely landed at Chicago Midway International Airport after reportedly being struck by a firework during its descent. The aircraft, carrying 52 passengers and six crew members, experienced a "big bang" but landed without emergency, though it was subsequently taken out of service for inspection due to minor paint damage.

Meanwhile, New York City's renowned Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display over the East River was overshadowed by a fire that erupted on temporary launch platforms near the Brooklyn Bridge. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which produced significant smoke but resulted in no reported injuries or structural damage to the bridge itself.