Celebratory gunfire is the shooting of a firearm into the air in celebration. It occurs in Russia, sometimes in parts of the Balkans,[1] the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America[where?], the United States, and Ethiopia, even where illegal.[2][3][4][5]
Common occasions for celebratory gunfire include New Year's Day as well as religious holidays.[6] The practice sometimes results in random death and injury from stray bullets. Property damage is another result of celebratory gunfire; shattered windows and damaged roofs are sometimes found after such celebrations.[7]
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