Israel Guzman, 38, was fatally shot on December 12, 2024, inside The Levee, a bar on the 4000 block of West Fullerton Avenue in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood. Police say an unidentified male assailant approached Guzman at about 7:50 p.m., opened fire and struck him multiple times; the shooter fled and Guzman was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

No suspects had been apprehended as of the latest reports and the Chicago Police Department was investigating. Friends and family set up a memorial page where people lit candles and shared remembrances. There has also been discussion about possible legal action focusing on whether the bar’s security measures were adequate, with legal commentators noting property owners may be required to protect patrons from foreseeable harm.

If anyone was at The Levee that evening or has information about the shooting, please share what you know to help identify the shooter.