CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left one man dead and three others critically wounded early Sunday morning in the city’s River North area.
The shooting occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, near the intersection of North LaSalle Drive and West Hubbard Street, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired and several people wounded.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four adult men suffering from gunshot wounds in and around a green Lamborghini SUV parked in the area.
All four victims had been together and were in the process of entering the vehicle when the shooting occurred, police said.
34-year-old man — sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to Northwestern Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
36-year-old man — suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition.
43-year-old man — sustained a gunshot wound to the back and remains in critical condition.
35-year-old man — suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body and is also listed in critical condition.
Police later identified the deceased victim as 34-year-old DeAndre Golden, also know was 051 WOO or YMN Woo.
He was the brother of fallen famous 051 Young Money member Melly from the same set, killed in 2019.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to determine the official cause and manner of death.
According to investigators, four unknown male offenders approached the group on foot and opened fire, striking all four victims. After the shooting, the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. No descriptions of the suspects or their vehicle have been released.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made, and no suspects are in custody.
Detectives assigned to Area Three are actively investigating the incident. Authorities have not released information regarding a possible motive and said the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through CPDTIP.com, or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 18th District at (312) 742-5870.
The community continues to mourn the loss of the victim while hoping for the recovery of the three men who remain hospitalized in critical condition.