{"id":330831,"date":"2026-07-06T16:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/330831\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:18:09","slug":"florida-mass-shooting-during-teen-takeover-after-july-4th-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/330831\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida mass shooting during teen takeover after July 4th celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">PENSACOLA, Fla. \u2014 An investigation is underway after a mass shooting during a teen takeover over the weekend left one person dead and at least six others injured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">According to officials, the shooting happened following a Fourth of July celebration in downtown Pensacola. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Police said a 19-year-old man was killed, while at least six other people were taken to the hospital with injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Investigators are continuing to search for the shooter. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">At this time, police believe the shooting was targeted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The violence comes as Florida officials intensify efforts to crack down on so-called \u201cteen takeovers,\u201d large gatherings that can attract hundreds of young people and sometimes lead to criminal activity or violence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced a statewide crackdown on teen takeovers, warning that those who organize or even attend the events could face serious criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Pensacola Police Department or Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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