Chicago Mass Shooting At Mello Buckzz’ Mixtape Party: 18 Shot, Including 4 Dead

A mass shooting outside a restaurant and lounge in Chicago’s River North neighborhood left four people dead and more than a dozen injured late Wednesday night during a private mixtape release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.

According to Block Club Chicago, the shooting happened around 11:02 p.m. outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge when a dark-colored car drove past the venue, and someone inside opened fire on a crowd gathered outside, Chicago police said. The driver sped off immediately after the shooting.

Victim count and their known conditions as of now

The victims ranged in age from their early 20s to their 30s, with several in critical condition. Two women, ages 26 and 27, were shot in the chest and later pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, police said.

Two men, identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as Leon Andrew Henry, 25, and Devonte Terrell Williamson, 23, were also killed. One was shot in the head, and the other in the chest, and both were taken to Stroger Hospital, where they died, per Block Club Chicago.

Williamson was reportedly the boyfriend of Buckzz, whose real name is Melanie Doyle. On Thursday, she posted a tribute to him on her Instagram Stories, writing, “My heart broke into so many pieces,” and asked for prayers. “I don’t wish this typa pain on nobody.”

According to reports, a close friend of Doyle’s was also killed.

At least 14 other people were injured and transported to local hospitals.
As of Thursday, three women remained in critical condition, including a 24-year-old shot in the back, a 25-year-old shot in the leg and a 21-year-old shot in the mouth. Additionally, a 31-year-old woman was in serious condition with multiple gunshot wounds.

The remaining 10 victims, men and women between the ages of 24 and 32, were in fair to good condition, police said.’

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