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Halloween weekend shootings leave victims across several U.S. cities

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Shootings over Halloween weekend in several U.S. cities left people dead and dozens injured. Reported totals vary sharply: one New York Times account cited at least 24 deaths and 98 injuries, while other reports describe at least six deaths and narrower groups of incidents.

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Why it matters

The shootings directly affected residents, visitors and campus communities in multiple cities, while police investigations may affect local public safety and event planning. The articles do not provide a reconciled national count.