Crime
4 killed, 14 wounded in mass shooting outside Chicago Artis Lounge nightclub
No arrests have been made as of Thursday.
CHICAGO, IL – At least four people were killed and 14 others wounded in a mass shooting late Wednesday night outside the Artis Lounge nightclub in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Authorities said the shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a dark-colored SUV drove past the venue and three occupants opened fire into a crowd gathered outside the nightclub.
The victims were reportedly leaving an album release party for local rapper Mello Buckzz at the time of the shooting.
Among the four confirmed fatalities were two men, ages 24 and 25, and two women, one of whom has been identified as Taylor Walker, also known as “Tay Tay.”
Another victim, Avi Drexler, was also confirmed deceased by friends and family. Both individuals were reportedly part of the local music and creative community.
The identities and ages of the remaining deceased victims have not yet been publicly released by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Fourteen others were injured, ranging in age from 21 to 32 years old. Eight of the injured were reported to be in good condition with non-life-threatening wounds.
Among them were:
- A 29-year-old woman shot in the shin
- A 29-year-old man shot in the thigh
- A 31-year-old woman shot in the knee
- A 25-year-old man shot in the hand and thigh
- A 25-year-old woman shot in the thigh
- A 30-year-old woman shot in the hand
- A 29-year-old man shot in the forearm
- A 27-year-old woman shot in the foot
At least four additional victims were listed in serious to critical condition at area hospitals. Emergency responders and hospital staff continue to provide care for the wounded.
Rapper Mello Buckzz released a statement on social media in the wake of the tragedy, expressing sorrow and concern for those impacted:
“Prayers up for all my sisters. God please wrap your arms around every last one of them. Feel like everything just weighing down on me… all I can do is talk to God and pray.”
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and deeply traumatic. “The worst I’ve ever seen,” one individual shared. “People were frantically searching for their friends, trying to figure out who was alive. Phones and keys were dropped during the chaos — people couldn’t even call for help.”
No arrests have been made as of Thursday.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to identify and apprehend the three individuals responsible for the attack.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago Police or submit a tip anonymously through CPD’s tip line.
Authorities continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses as they piece together the events that led to one of the city’s deadliest shootings this year.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.