Three people have been killed and 16 others injured following a shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago late on Wednesday night (2.7.2025), during a record release event. Police confirmed that multiple individuals were shot in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue. A city official stated that at least 19 people were shot, with three losing their lives when a gunman in a vehicle opened fire on the crowd.
The attack occurred as people were leaving the Artis Lounge after an album release party hosted by rapper Mello Buckzz. This tragic incident echoes previous violence in the same area, including a deadly shooting in November 2022 that left one man dead and three others injured following an altercation.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos as the gunfire erupted, with videos capturing rapid shots being fired into the crowd. Authorities are currently investigating the motive and seeking the suspect involved.