Shooting At Blue Island Bar Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured

BLUE ISLAND, IL — A 33-year-old woman was killed by gunfire at a Blue Island bar early Sunday morning, in what investigators believe may have evolved from a physical altercation between bar patrons.

Around 1 a.m., officers were called to the Forge Bar and Grill, 3400 W. 127th St. When police arrived, two people were down in the patio area of the bar. A man was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition. A woman, Bethany Meus, of Chicago, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators are looking into a possible physical confrontation that took place between the patrons, which was followed by gunfire.

Chief Geoffrey Farr, of the Blue Island Police Department, said in a written statement that the shooting appears to be a possible incident and there is no threat to the community. The shooting is currently under investigation by Blue Island police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Blue Island Police Department Bureau of Investigations at 708-396-7020.