A drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub late Wednesday night left four people dead and at least 19 others injured, according to local authorities, as reported by The New York Post.

The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, located in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue in the city’s Near North Side.

Police confirmed that patrons had been exiting the venue following an album release event hosted by Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz.

According to CBS Chicago, two men—ages 24 and 25—and two women were killed in the shooting. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released pending family notifications. The victims ranged in age from 21 to 32.

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Four of the injured victims remain hospitalized in critical or serious condition, officials said.

The total number of people struck by gunfire was 19. Some victims were reportedly taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Stroger Hospital by ambulance, while others arrived in private vehicles.

The Chicago Police Department stated that no arrests have been made at this time, but investigators believe there may have been multiple shooters involved.

ABC Chicago reported, citing sources, that police are pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras.

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The event at Artis Restaurant and Lounge was promoted as a private gathering for an album release party that began at 7 p.m. Mello Buckzz, the local artist behind the event, had advertised the location as “private” in posts shared on social media earlier in the evening.

City officials and community leaders have not yet commented publicly on the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

As of Thursday morning, no motive has been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The mass shooting adds to a growing number of violent incidents in Chicago in 2025, as law enforcement continues to confront gang-related crime and rising gun violence across several neighborhoods.

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