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Mello Buckzz Concert Mass Shooting: What We Know So Far
Here’s the latest update on the tragic shooting:
🔫 Mass Shooting at Mello Buckzz Concert (Chicago)
- What happened
On July 2 (Wednesday) at around 11 p.m. CDT, a dark SUV pulled up outside the Artis Lounge nightclub (311 W. Chicago Ave, River North) as fans were leaving a release party for rapper Mello Buckzz, celebrating her new EP/album Hollyhood. Three armed individuals in the vehicle opened fire into the departing crowd and fled the scene.
abcnews.go.com+14xxlmag.com+14hotnewhiphop.com+14 - Casualties
- 4 people killed: a 24‑year‑old man (shot in chest), a 25‑year‑old man (shot in head), a 26‑year‑old woman, and a 27‑year‑old woman.
xxlmag.com+3nbcchicago.com+3cbsnews.com+3 - 14 others wounded (18 shot in total—4 fatally, 14 injured). Victims ranged from 21 to 32 years old, mostly in their 20s and 30s; 11 of the injured are women.
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- 4 people killed: a 24‑year‑old man (shot in chest), a 25‑year‑old man (shot in head), a 26‑year‑old woman, and a 27‑year‑old woman.
- Who was affected
Mello Buckzz’s boyfriend and best friend were reportedly among those killed.
en.wikipedia.org+15hotnewhiphop.com+15pitchfork.com+15 - Response & investigation
- Police confirmed no arrests yet; at least three suspects are being sought.
- Detectives recovered handgun and rifle casings.
cbsnews.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3 - Artis Lounge released a statement emphasizing their role as a “safe space”—particularly for Black, Brown, Queer, and allied communities—and expressed deep shock.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com+7nbcchicago.com+7cbsnews.com+7 - A pastor on site described the scene as “absolute chaos,” with people searching for loved ones, dropped phones, and widespread distress.
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- Police confirmed no arrests yet; at least three suspects are being sought.
💔 Aftermath & Artist’s Response
- Mello Buckzz posted heartfelt messages on Instagram Stories, saying: “Prayers up for all my sisters god please wrap yo arms around every last one of them… I feel like everything just weighing down on me… All I can do is talk to god and pray.”
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📊 Context & Background
- The Artis Lounge location was previously known as Hush Lounge, where another shooting occurred in 2022, resulting in one death and several injuries and leading to its shutdown.
cbsnews.com+4axios.com+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4 - This incident comes just before July 4th weekend, which historically sees heightened violence in Chicago—last year matching a grim pattern.
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🔭 What’s Next?
- Investigation ongoing: Police are reviewing surveillance video, interviewing witnesses, and assembling evidence to identify the vehicle, suspects, and motive (Mello Buckzz may have been the intended target).
- Community & venue response: Artis Lounge, city officials, and clergy have pledged support for victims and their families, urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Updates pending: Authorities are expected to release additional details on suspect descriptions, arrests (if any), and the identities of the victims and injured.
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