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08:51, Thu, Jul 3, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:53, Thu, Jul 3, 2025

Chicago shootinglive

Chicago police are investigating a shooting. (Image: AP)

Multiple people have reportedly been shot at an album launch party in Chicago. Reports circulating on social media say people were shot at Artis Restaurant and Lounge on Chicago Avenue in the River North neighbourhood during the party for rapper Mello Buckzz. At least three people were killed and 16 others injured, CBS reported citing local authorities.

A city official said 19 people were shot in the drive-by, three of them fatally, the outlet said. Officer Julio Garcia of the Chicago Police Department said additional updates would be released as they became available. Chris King, spokesperson for Northwestern Medicine, said the emergency department was evaluating several people injured in the shooting. He did not provide the number of people sent to the hospital or their conditions.

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3 mins ago08:51 Rebecca Robinson

Chicago shooting mapped as 3 killed

The shooting occurred in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said.

It unfolded outside Artis Restaurant and Longue, according to social media and local reports.

Chicago shooting

The shooting occurred on West Chicago Avenue. (Image: Google Maps)

12 mins ago08:42 Rebecca Robinson

Where did the shooting occur?

Police confirmed a shooting occurred in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue. 

Social media and local reports said it happened as people were leaving the Artis Lounge nightclub after an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.

24 mins ago08:30 Rebecca Robinson

Good morning

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of a reported shooting in Chicago. Follow along throughout the day for the latest updates.