Berthony Meus, a 33-year-old man from Chicago, was killed in a shooting at The Forge Pub in Blue Island, Illinois, on August 21, 2022. The incident happened around 1 a.m. in the bar’s outdoor patio during a physical confrontation between patrons; Meus was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person was critically injured and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Blue Island police said the altercation escalated into gunfire and described the case as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community. No arrests have been announced and the shooter remains unidentified; the investigation is ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone saw the patio that night or has information about the people involved, please share what you know with the Blue Island Police Department.