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A violence interrupter who was at the scene says the victims were shot as they left an event hosted by a local rapper.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:04AM
A shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood has left three people dead and another 16 wounded, a source told ABC7.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Eighteen people were shot, four fatally, in a mass shooting near a restaurant in River North Wednesday night, Chicago police said.
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The shooting took place at about 11:02 p.m. in the 300-block of West Chicago Avenue in front of the Artis Restaurant and Lounge. Video from the scene overnight shows the chaos as crews rushed to treat the wounded.
Police said a dark-colored vehicle drove past and shots were fired into a crowd of people. The vehicle then fled the scene.
A violence interrupter who was at the scene says the victims were shot as they left an event hosted by a local rapper.
People who live in the area say they heard several gunshots.
Police are still investigating, but a source told ABC7 investigators believe multiple shooters were involved.
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