Eighteen people were shot and four killed in a drive-by shooting outside a restaurant in Chicago’s River North neighborhood late Wednesday, authorities confirmed Thursday.
The shooting occurred following an album release party at Artis Restaurant and Lounge for rapper Mello Buckzz. Shots were fired from a fast-moving vehicle, striking a crowd gathered outside the venue, according to police.
Here’s a security video of the shooting last night that left 4 ppl dead & 18 in the hospital.
— Libs Of Chicago (@Libs_OfChicago) July 3, 2025
This is a targeted attack.
Surely the car isn’t stolen & all of the shooters have their FOID, CCL & are @NRA members. https://t.co/o5XbXO8Igj pic.twitter.com/DVeCDF3SB6