Disheartening wave of mass shootings

Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a monthlong spate of gun violence that has touched both big cities and small, rural communities across the nation.

Dallas, March 19

Ten people were shot at a teen spring break party in Dallas and several others were injured as they tried to escape. An 18-year-old man later died of his injuries.

Dumas, Ark., March 19

More than two dozen people were hurt and one man killed when two people got into a gunfight during a car show. Innocent bystanders were sprayed by gunfire, among them several children, Arkansas State Police Col. Bill Bryant said.

Dallas, April 3

One person was killed and 15 others wounded by gunfire during a concert at an outdoor field. Victims ranged in age from 13 to 29, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.

Sacramento, April 3

Six people were killed and 12 wounded outside bars a few blocks from the state Capitol in a gunfight involving at least five shooters from rival gangs, Sacramento police said. More than 100 rapid-fire gunshots echoed through the streets as terrified patrons ran for their lives.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 10

A shooting inside a crowded nightclub in Cedar Rapids left a man and a woman dead and 10 others wounded. More than 100 people were inside the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge at the time, police said.

New York City, April 12

A gunman set off smoke bombs and opened fire in a crowded subway car in Brooklyn, wounding 10 commuters and leaving the train car and a subway platform splattered in blood.

Columbia, S.C., April 16

A gunman opened fire at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina's capital city, wounding nine people, police said. Five others were injured while trying to flee. .

Hampton County, S.C., April 16

A shooting at a nightclub wounded at least nine people at Cara's Lounge in Hampton County, about 80 miles west of Charleston.

Pittsburgh, April 17

Two teenage boys were killed and at least eight people wounded when a shooting broke out during a party at a short-term rental property. Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said there was gunfire inside and outside the rental home, “potentially back and forth.”