NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 1, 2026Illinois
One killed, one wounded in early morning shooting outside River North hotel
A 30-year-old man was killed and a 65-year-old man was wounded in a gang-related shooting outside the Royal Sonesta River North hotel early Wednesday morning. Five masked gunmen in a stolen vehicle fired dozens of shots before fleeing the scene.
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The incident has prompted local officials to coordinate with the Chicago Police Department for an increased overnight police presence in downtown areas throughout the summer and the July 4 holiday weekend.
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personKelsey Knight“Confirmed no hotel staff or guests were injured and that the hotel is cooperatin”organizationChicago Police Department“Investigating the shooting and coordinating with local officials.”personMichael Bielfeldt“Promised increased police presence in downtown areas.”personBrendan Reilly“Reported details of the shooting and requested increased police presence.”locationRoyal Sonesta River North“Site of the shooting incident.”