Chicago Police Investigate Deadly Mass Shooting in River North

Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city’s River North district, an area known for its nightlife and dense concentration of restaurants and clubs. Authorities said officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after midnight and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Several people were pronounced dead, and others were transported to nearby hospitals, some in serious condition.
Police indicated the shooting occurred near a busy block where large crowds had gathered, raising concerns about public safety and crowd management in the area. Detectives were canvassing the scene for surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, while evidence markers remained visible along the street hours later. No suspects were immediately in custody, and investigators had not released a motive, though they said the incident did not appear to be random.
City officials stated that additional patrols would be deployed in the River North neighborhood as the investigation continued. Police urged anyone with information, including video or photos from the area at the time of the shooting, to come forward to assist detectives.