In the United States, 8 people have been confirmed dead in a series of recent shooting incidents.
On March 7th, a gunman opened fire at a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, killing 6 people before taking his own life.
On March 13th, a man shot and killed 2 people in a parking lot in San Jose, California before fleeing the scene.
On March 15th, a man in Houston, Texas shot and killed 2 people in a car.
On March 16th, a man in Gary, Indiana killed 2 people and injured 2 others in a shooting.
The victims of these shootings have not been identified, but the investigations into the incidents are ongoing.