Calls intensify for permanent closure of Pilsen bar after fatal shootout

The Brief

  • Many residents and a Change.org petition are calling for the permanent closure of Caminos de Michoacán after a violent incident left one dead and two injured.
  • Neighbors argue that the bar has contributed to a dangerous environment, while others believe the root issue lies in the broader problem of gun violence.
  • A memorial honoring the victims of the December 30 shooting has been set up nearby, while detectives continue investigating, questioning persons of interest without making any arrests.

CHICAGO Calls are growing to permanently shut down a popular bar in Pilsen after a shootout left one person dead and two others injured.

Caminos de Michoacán, a longtime nightlife spot in the area, has been at the center of ongoing violence, prompting many neighbors to demand its closure.

A memorial of candles and notes was placed at a nearby stop sign, honoring the victims of the shooting.

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