Chicago Drive-By Shooting Kills Four, Wounds Fourteen Others/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A drive-by shooting late Wednesday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood killed four and injured 14 people. Gunfire erupted outside a lounge after an album release party. Police continue searching for suspects as victims remain hospitalized.
Quick Look
Chicago Drive-By Shooting Quick Look
- Four killed, fourteen injured in River North shooting
- Victims aged 21 to 32, mostly outside nightclub
- Gunman fired from vehicle, fled the scene
- No suspects in custody, investigation ongoing
- Three victims remain in critical condition
- Shooting follows album release party at local venue
- Nine taken to Northwestern Hospital, five to Stroger
- Police seek public tips in ongoing probe
Drive-By Shooting in Chicago Kills 4, Wounds 14 Outside River North Venue
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CHICAGO (AP) — A drive-by shooting in Chicago late Wednesday left four people dead and 14 others wounded after gunfire erupted outside a restaurant and lounge in the city’s River North neighborhood, authorities said.
Police said someone in a vehicle opened fire into a crowd gathered outside the venue, which several media outlets reported had hosted an album release party for a rapper. The vehicle sped away immediately after the shooting.
No arrests had been made as of Thursday morning, police said.
The victims ranged in age from 21 to 32 and included 13 women and five men, according to preliminary information. Two men and two women were among the fatalities.
Nine victims, including the two women who died, were transported to Northwestern Hospital. Five others, including the two deceased men, were taken to John H. Stroger Hospital. Police said at least three people remained in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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