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Four dead following Chicago nightclub shooting

Deadly Chicago mass shooting took place after album release party in River North
  • A mass shooting occurred outside the Artis Lounge nightclub in downtown Chicago during a party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
  • The drive-by shooting, which took place around 11pm, resulted in four deaths and 14 injuries.
  • The deceased include two men aged 24 and 25, and two women; four women aged between 21 and 31 are in critical condition, and ten others are stable.
  • Rapper Mello Buckzz, whose real name is Melanie Doyle, expressed profound grief on Instagram, mourning the loss of friends and praying for the victims.
  • The Artis Lounge is situated at the former site of the Hush nightclub, which was previously closed due to public safety concerns following a fatal shooting.
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