4 dead in drive-by shooting in Chicago

CHICAGO: Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalised following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were critical.

The shooting happened late Wednesday in Chicago's River North neighbourhood, a popular nightlife destination with many restaurants and bars. Several media outlets said it happened outside a restaurant that had hosted an album release party for a rapper. Someone opened fire into a crowd standing outside, police said.