Chicago Rapper's Party Ends in Mass Shooting
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Four people died and eighteen were injured in a mass shooting outside a River North restaurant during a drill rapper's album release party late Wednesday. Police believe the venue was targeted, and are investigating a possible motive related to gang rivalries. The attackers, in a dark vehicle, fired into the crowd before fleeing. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspects, while city officials expressed condolences and vowed to hold perpetrators accountable. The shooting, one of the city's worst in recent years, reignited concerns about persistent gun violence despite overall crime reduction.
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