Family members and law enforcement have identified three of the four people who were killed in a mass shooting late Wednesday night outside a lounge in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
The fatal drive-by shooting took place outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, near Chicago Avenue and Franklin Street, as local rapper Mellow Buckzz held an album release party at the venue. Relatives said one of the people who died was 26-year-old Taylor Walker, a friend of the rapper’s.
Walker’s aunt told NBC Chicago her niece was a bright and intelligent young woman who worked as a hairdresser and loved being with family and friends. The 26-year-old was the captain of a dance team and was looking forward to taking a vacation next week, her aunt said.
Taylor Walker, 26, was one of the four people killed in Wednesday night’s mass shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North.Two other victims, Leon Andrew Henry, 25, and Devonte Terrell Williamson, 23, were identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The fourth victim hadn’t been named as of Thursday afternoon.
Sources told NBC Chicago the boyfriend of Mellow was among those who died, but his identity hasn’t been confirmed.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling said the city is offering services to the victims’ families.
“The office of victim services is responding to this shooting currently,” Snelling stated at a news conference. “They’re out talking to survivors, visiting hospitals, and victim services will be available for not only the victims but family of the victims.”
Anyone impacted by the shooting in need of victim services can call 312-745-6340 or email [email protected]
At least 14 others were injured in the shooting, which occurred when at least one person opened fire from a dark-colored vehicle, police said. Potential suspects were still being sought as of Thursday afternoon.
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