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Taylor Walker

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 02, 2025

Victim Details

Taylor Walker

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2025-07-02

26

Taylor

Walker

07/07/2026

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Taylor Walker, 26, a female Black/African American, died on July 2, 2025, after a drive-by shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The attack erupted just after 11 p.m., when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up to the crowded curb following an album-release party and opened fire into the throng. Chicago police said four people were killed and at least 14 wounded in the brief burst of gunfire, with three of the fatally wounded struck in the chest and ano ...
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  • https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/its-with-a-heavy-heart-but-clear-mind-artis-restaurant-lounge-to-close-permanently-just-weeks-after-deadly-mass-shooting-outside-business/?email=2afe681cb4a5295ae313d0cd35dc6250b589024f&emaila=71a5abb36f13a288f1c76e0f3f52f391&emailb=b3482e97665f410e8d01e18ef16921186642ec9f331948ae446414926c5d6db7&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Curated%20News%20Daily%20Update%202025-07-16&utm_content=wgn%20news%20daily%20update
  • CWB Chicago: Video shows gang signs thrown moments before drive-by gunmen killed 4, injured 14
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    Has anyone else been looking into the history of Artis Restaurant and Lounge? I can't shake how unse... ...Read More
    10/19/2025
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    08/18/2025
    I keep thinking about Taylor Walker's infectious smile. From what has been shared on social media an... ...Read More
    08/03/2025
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