Baltimore: On 5 July 2026, at approximately 0618 local time, the Baltimore City Police Department responded to a hospital located on North Calvert Street in Baltimore, MD, after staff discovered a potential explosive device as part of a 36-year-old male suspect's belongings. The male suspect came to the emergency room with a hand injury. Officers were called to the hospital and subsequently rendered the device safe. Authorities did not say if charges would be filed against the man at this time. No further details were released on the nature of the device.

Hialeah: On 5 July 2026, at approximately 0130 local time, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after an unidentified suspect fired a live firework at the deputy during an illegal street takeover near Northwest 77th Court and 169th Street in Hialeah, FL. As the deputy was attempting to arrest one suspect, another launched a firework at the deputy, causing minor burns to his hand. Both suspects then fled the scene in unknown vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.

Dunn: On 4 July 2026, at around 2300 local time, Dunn Police and Fire Departments responded to an apartment complex on East Pope Street in Dunn, NC, after an illegal firework ignited a fire resulting in the death of a 7-year-old victim and at least one other injury. A 35-year-old female suspect set off an illegal cake-style, multi-shot firework which launched a projectile into a nearby apartment window, approximately 100-feet away, which ignited the fire. The suspect was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The investigation remains ongoing.

Glenrock: On 4 July 2026, around 2130 local time, the Glenrock Fire Department responded to a firework explosion where a male juvenile was hit by a firework after it exploded on South 4th Street in Glenrock, WY. A firework entered the area where his family was gathered, struck the male juvenile in the eye, and exploded. The male juvenile was airlifted to a Denver Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. An unspecified number of others were also injured. The incident is under investigation.

Saint Petersburg: On 2 July 2026, in the afternoon, the Saint Petersburg Police and the Tampa Police Bomb Squad (TPBS) responded to a suspected explosive device at a private residence on 8th Street North in Saint Petersburg, FL. The device was found in the garage of the recently deceased homeowner. TPBS determined the device was too unstable to move and rendered safe with a controlled detonation. The device was buried with a countercharge and detonated; after which, it continued to burn for about an hour. Police did not release details on the type of device discovered.