Four people in the United States have been killed and at least 14 others wounded when gunmen opened fire on a crowd outside a lounge in downtown Chicago.
According to police, the mass shooting took place on Wednesday, when shots were fired from a vehicle travelling along Chicago Avenue in the city’s River North neighbourhood.
Chicago police reported that 13 women and five men, all between the ages of 21 and 32, were struck by the gunfire.
Among the dead were two men and two women.
As of yesterday, at least three victims remained in critical condition.
Those injured were transported to local hospitals.
Police said the driver fled the scene immediately, and no arrests have been made.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling urged the public to submit anonymous tips to help detectives identify the suspects.
Local media reported that rapper Mello Buckzz, also known as Melanie Doyle, was hosting a private event at the lounge on Wednesday evening to celebrate the release of her new album.
Snelling said police were trying to determine a motive and that the venue, Artis Lounge, is closed until they get to the bottom of the incident.
He did not identify the number of attackers involved in the incident but said police found two different calibres of casings and were still reviewing footage.
Artis Lounge confirmed they were working with authorities as the investigation continued.
Source : Aljazeera
