Chicago nightclub mass shooting leaves four dead and 14 wounded
A drive‑by shooting erupted around 11 pm outside Artis Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Chicago’s River North area, where an album release party for local rapper Mello Buckzz had just ended. Four individuals, two men (aged 24 and 25) and two women, were killed, while 14 others aged between 21 and 32 suffered injuries; at least four are in critical or serious condition. Gunfire erupted from a dark SUV before the vehicle fled; no arrests have been made and multiple suspects are reportedly at large.
This marks the second drive‑by shooting at the same venue (formerly Hush Lounge) since 2022. The chaotic scene left “blood and people’s personal items strewn about” as emergency responders and police rushed in.
🔁 Reactions:
- Chicago PD: “Multiple people shot; preliminary counts show four fatalities.”
- Mello Buckzz (via social media): > “Prayers up for all my sisters … all I can do is talk to God and pray.”
- Pastor Donovan Price: > “Worst I’ve seen—even in Chicago, nothing like this.
📰 Media Bias & Framing:
- Reuters/AP/CBS report the facts without sensationalism, detailing casualties, suspected culprits, and funeral forensics (cbsnews.com).
- NY Post / Times of India highlight the alarming pattern of violence at this venue, noting past shootings and safety concerns (cbsnews.com).
- Local outlets focus on the aftermath chaos, bloodstained streets, lost personal effects, and trauma among witnesses (blockclubchicago.org).
📊 Sentiment: Negative. This brutal, unprovoked mass shooting underscores persistent gun-violence issues in Chicago. With key suspects still at large, community safety and nightclub security have come under heavy scrutiny.
