4 dead, 14 wounded in drive-by shooting in Chicago

4 dead, 14 wounded in drive-by shooting in Chicago

A drive-by shooting outside the Artis Lounge nightclub in Chicago's River North neighborhood has left four dead and 14 others injured, police said.

The incident occurred around 11:00pm on Wednesday night when a vehicle drove past the club at 311W. Chicago Ave., firing shots into a crowd gathered outside.

The crowd was reportedly leaving after an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.

Two men among deceased; 4 women in critical condition

Among the deceased are two men aged 24 and 25, and two women.

The injured victims, aged between 21 and 32, were rushed to several local hospitals, including Stroger Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Four women remain in critical condition at Stroger and Mt. Sinai hospitals with serious injuries from gunshot wounds to their chest, back, leg, and face, respectively.

Witnesses report hearing at least 2 dozen gunshots

Witnesses reported hearing at least two dozen gunshots before police arrived.

One witness said, "I'm traumatized, I'm just shook."

No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation is ongoing.

Rapper Mello Buckzz also released a statement on social media saying, "Prayers up for all my sisters," adding that it feels like everything is weighing down on her and all she can do is talk to God and pray.

Mass shooting outside Hush Lounge in November 2022

This is not the first time a shooting has occurred at this location.

In November 2022, a mass shooting outside the then Hush Lounge left one dead and three injured.

After that incident, the city shut down Hush due to public safety concerns.

The Artis Lounge opened in April at the same site after renovations were completed.