Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub

Jul 03, 2025
BBC News
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
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Four Dead and 14 Injured in Chicago Drive-by Shooting

A drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub has left four dead and 14 others injured, according to officials. The incident occurred at around 2:48 am CT in the city's South Loop neighborhood, when witnesses reported hearing several gunshots before fleeing the scene. Victims were found scattered across the block in front of the nightclub. In response to escalating violence in the city, Mayor Jerry Dyer has vowed to take tougher action against gun crime. Community leaders have called for more resources to be put into preventative measures and for stricter gun control legislation.

Original source: BBC News