The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.

Sharonda Booth sobs during a balloon release and vigil for her daughter Taylor Walker outside Chicago Vocational High School in Avalon Park, Thursday, July 3, 2025. Walker was one of four victims who were killed overnight in a mass shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North.

CHICAGO — The upbeat mood in a busy Chicago neighborhood known for its restaurants and nightlife quickly turned into horror late Wednesday as shots were fired at a crowd from a fast-moving vehicle, killing four people.