As the clocks tick down to 2025, violence interrupters are walking the streets in north Minneapolis urging people not to fire guns in celebration tonight.

Police say those wanting to shoot a gun into the air could face serious consequences. Someone could end up dead and you could end up behind bars.

Firing gunshots in celebration is illegal and deadly. As New Year’s nears, LPD warns of consequences after five homes were hit by bullets last year.

As the clock struck midnight to start 2024, Milwaukee Police officers were canvassing the city to respond to "celebratory" gunfire. While ringing in 2024, 83 people called police for shots fired, and ShotSpotter sensors notified police of gunfire 101 times. The message is that when the clock turns to 2025, don't shoot to celebrate.

Shooting a gun in the air within the Louisville Metro is a violation of a city ordinance that makes it illegal to fire a gun that isn't on a properly licensed gun range or within 300 feet of an occupied building. LMPD warns violating the ordinance is a misdemeanor and you could face up to a year in jail and up to a $500 fine.

Kansas City police officers are reminding the public about the dangers of celebratory gunfire. The reckless practice of firing a gun into the air to celebrate has proven to be deadly at times. New Year’s Eve is the first party-driven holiday since celebratory gunfire became unlawful in Missouri.

It’s New Year’s Eve and many people are gathering together to ring in the new year.Although some may be tempted to pop fireworks or even discharge a firearm ton

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