Suspected Members of Venezuelan Gang Linked to Deadly Mass Shooting in Chicago, Says U.S. Immigration Agency
CHICAGO — May 23, 2025 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that suspected members of the Tren de Aragua, a violent transnational gang originating in Venezuela, may be connected to a recent mass shooting in Chicago that left several people dead and injured.
Authorities are investigating the suspects’ possible ties to the criminal organization, which has gained international notoriety for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, human smuggling, and violent crimes across South America and beyond. The gang’s growing presence in North America has raised alarms among law enforcement agencies.
ICE officials stated that the suspects are foreign nationals and may have entered the United States unlawfully. The investigation is ongoing, and federal authorities are collaborating with local law enforcement to gather further evidence and determine the full extent of the gang’s activities in the region.
This incident has intensified calls for improved international cooperation on organized crime and border security, as transnational gangs continue to pose significant challenges to public safety worldwide.