Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say
At least three were in critical condition. The shooting happened late Wednesday in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Several media outlets said it happened outside a restaurant and lounge that had hosted an album release party for a rapper. Someone opened fire into a crowd standing outside, police said, and the vehicle immediately drove away. No one was in custody, police said.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in Chicago, police said. No additional details on the shooting were immediately available, including the number of people shot and the exact location.
Officer Julio Garcia with the Chicago Police Department said police would release additional updates as they became available.
Chris King, a spokesperson for Northwestern Medicine, said the emergency department was evaluating several people injured in the shooting. He could not provide the number of people sent to the hospital or their conditions.
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