Mass Shooting at Chicago Bar Leaves 2 Dead, Multiple Injured
A mass shooting occurred at a bar in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving multiple others injured.
The incident took place at approximately 10:03 p.m. on March 23, 2025, at the bar located at 5332 S Kedzie Ave. According to eyewitnesses and emergency responders, a male Hispanic individual was reported to be shooting inside the bar.
Police quickly responded to the scene, and a heavy police presence was established. SWAT teams were deployed, and officers made entry into the bar, where they found multiple victims.
Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while multiple others were injured and transported to nearby hospitals.
The exact number of injured victims is currently unknown. The police investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring possible connections between the bar shooting and a previous incident involving a gray minivan.
Detectives are reviewing security footage and conducting interviews with witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The community is in shock, and local residents are expressing their condolences to the families of the victims.
The Chicago Mayor’s office has issued a statement condemning the violence and promising support for the affected families.
The area surrounding the bar has been closed off, with local transit routes affected. Kedzie Avenue is shut down between 51st and 55th streets, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Emergency services are coordinating access for ambulances to approach the scene from the south.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind the shooting. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to condemn the senseless violence.
