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CBS News
7 days ago
- CBS News
River North lounge shutting down after deadly Chicago mass shooting
Artis Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago's River North neighborhood announced it will shut down after a deadly mass shooting earlier in the month. In a statement on Instagram, owners of Artis Restaurant and Lounge said their "curated space of love and acceptance was threatened by a senseless act of hate." Owners said they will "carry this scar" forever. Chicago police said around 11 p.m. on July 2, a dark vehicle drove past the building at 311 W. Chicago Ave., and three people from inside the vehicle fired shots into a crowd of people standing on the sidewalk. Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in the shooting. The crowd was leaving Artis Lounge following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz. Police said the shooting was a targeted attack, with some of the victims among Mello Buckzz's inner circle. Chicago Police Belmont Area detectives are investigating, and have urged witnesses or anyone else with information to come forward. Cook County Crime Stoppers announced Monday that they are offering a cash reward of $10,000 for information leading to arrests in a mass shooting that left four people dead and 14 wounded outside the Artis Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago's River North neighborhood last week. In addition to that hotline, anyone with information can submit a tip at or email TIPS@ Crime Stoppers noted that tipsters need not give their names, and a code number will be issued to claim any eligible reward.
USA Today
03-07-2025
- USA Today
'Senseless violence': 4 killed, 14 injured in drive-by shooting in Chicago
Four people were killed and 14 were injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's River North neighborhood July 2, police said. The shooting happened at about 11 p.m. when a dark-colored vehicle drove by and fired into a crowd of people standing outside before immediately fleeing the scene, the Chicago Police Department said in a statement to USA TODAY. The incident occurred outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confirmed during a news conference. The deceased victims included two men 24 and 25 and two women ages 26 and 27, police said. The injured ranged in ages from 21 to 32 and were taken to area hospitals. Three of the injured were in critical condition: One was shot in the back, a second was shot in the leg and another in the mouth. The 18 people were shot "in a matter of seconds," Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said at a news conference. Police have not made any arrests and were investigating the morning of July 3. "Clearly, there was some target. This wasn't some random shooting where someone just decided that they were going to shoot at this particular group of people," Snelling told reporters. He said police do not yet know the motive for the shooting. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene including ones that appeared to be from a rifle, Snelling said. Artis Restaurant and Lounge was hosting a party for local rapper Mello Buckzz when the shooting occurred, outlets including WGN and the Chicago Sun-Times reported. "Last night, an act of violence happened within the vicinity of our restaurant – and it shook us deeply," Artis said in a post to social media, adding that it was created as a safe space for people of color, LGBTQ people and allies. "This moment is painful – but it only strengthens our commitment to holding space for those who need it most." The restaurant said it was working with authorities. Police have ordered the restaurant to close during the ongoing investigation. Mello Buckzz posted on social media after the shooting, saying "Prayers up for all my sisters god please wrap yo arms around every last one of them." In a separate post she added: "I don't wish this typa pain on nobody." The incident was one of two mass shootings in Chicago the night of July 2, Mayor Brandon Johnson said. The other left four victims hospitalized on the far south side. Chicago police are planning to increase their presence during the Fourth of July weekend around popular areas where people gather, including the lake front, beaches and parks, Snelling said. Johnson said he was "frustrated and angered by this senseless and cowardice act of violence." "Shootings like these are a tragic reminder of how far we still have to go as a city," he said.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- New York Post
3 dead, 16 injured in drive-by mass shooting outside Chicago nightclub: report
Three people were killed and 16 others wounded when gunfire erupted outside a Chicago nightclub Wednesday night, CBS Chicago reported, citing authorities. Police said a drive-by shooting occurred outside the Artis Restaurant and Lounge nightclub on the 300 block of W Chicago Ave in the Near North Side neighborhood of the Windy City. Chicago police investigate the shooting on July 3, 2025. AP Advertisement A car is parked inside police tape in Chicago, Illinois after the shooting. AP Revelers were leaving the 'high-end dining and nightlife destination' after an album release party for Chicago-based rapper Mello Buckzz. The rapper advertised that the event was being held at a 'private location,' which started at 7 p.m. local time. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
