Overview

• Artis Restaurant & Lounge announced on July 16 that it will close permanently, citing trauma from the July 2 shooting
• Four people were killed and 14 others injured when a dark-colored vehicle opened fire as guests exited rapper Mello Buckzz’s mixtape release event
• Police recovered shell casings of two different calibers and suspect a rifle was used but have not determined how many shooters were involved
• Authorities have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests yet no suspects have been identified
• The 300 block of West Chicago Avenue saw a fatal shooting in 2022 and local officials are weighing enhanced surveillance and curfew measures for River North