Mass Shooting in Chicago Leaves 4 Dead, 14 Wounded

Chicago, IL – A mass shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood has left four people dead and fourteen others injured. The incident occurred late Wednesday night outside Artis Lounge,sending shockwaves through the city.

Drive-By Attack Claims Lives

According to Chicago police,a dark SUV drove past the nightclub on the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue around 11 p.m. Three individuals inside the vehicle opened fire on a crowd gathered outside the venue.

The victims include two men,ages 24 and 25,and two women. Their ages have not yet been fully released. Those injured range in age from 21 to 32 and were transported to various area hospitals.

Of the injured, two were taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, two to Mt. Sinai hospital, three to Stroger Hospital, and six to northwestern Memorial Hospital.Their conditions range from good to critical.

Victims Identified

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the deceased. A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital, while a 25-year-old man died after being shot in the head, also at Stroger Hospital.

Two women, ages 26 and 27, were both shot in the chest and later died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Nightclub Event Turns Tragic

The crowd was reportedly leaving Artis Lounge following an album release party for Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz. The rapper addressed the tragedy on social media, offering prayers and expressing her grief.

Pastor Donovan Price, who arrived at the chaotic scene, described it as “the worst” he had ever witnessed, highlighting the desperate search for loved ones and belongings amidst the aftermath.

Ongoing Investigation

As of Thursday, no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing as police actively search for the three shooters involved in this mass shooting.

Did You Know? Ballistic evidence can sometimes link a single weapon to multiple shootings, aiding investigators in identifying suspects.

Prior Incident at Same Location

This is not the first incident of gun violence at this location. In November 2022, a mass shooting occurred at the same address when the establishment was known as Hush Lounge. one person died, and three others were wounded after a dispute involving individuals who had been ejected from the club.

Following the 2022 shooting, police shut down Hush lounge. Artis Lounge later opened in its place.

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