Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured At Bridgeview Pool Hall

A group of men playing pool were followed out by another group where gunfire was exchanged, Bridgeview police say.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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One man was fatally shot and another man injured by gunfire early Saturday morning at a Bridgeview pool hall, Cue Balls, after a group of men playing pool were followed out by another group and an argument ensued, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety concerns are ongoing issues in the Bridgeview community, with this incident highlighting the need for further investigation and potential policy changes to address the root causes of such incidents.

The details

According to police, around 2:11 a.m., a group of men were playing pool at Cue Balls when a second group of men walked into the establishment. When the first group tried to leave, they were followed into the parking lot by the second group, where an argument ensued. A member of the second group then brandished a handgun, prompting a member of the first group to retrieve his own handgun from his car, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

  • The incident occurred around 2:11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The man from the second group was pronounced deceased at 2:42 a.m. at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

The players

Riccardo Mancha

Bridgeview Police Chief.

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What they’re saying

“When the first group tied to leave they were followed into the parking lot by the second group when an argument ensued. A member of the second group brandished a handgun, then a member of the first group retrieved his handgun from his car and there was an exchange of gunfire.”

— Riccardo Mancha, Bridgeview Police Chief (Patch)

What’s next

The South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident further.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing need for improved public safety measures, gun violence prevention programs, and community-based solutions to address the root causes of such incidents in the Bridgeview area.