Queens Nightclub Shooting Leaves 10 Injured; NYPD Hunts for Suspects in Gray Car
January 2, 2025A shooting occurred outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York City, late on New Year's Day, injuring ten individuals aged between 16 and 20.
The private party at the Amazura was held in remembrance of a local gang member who was killed in October 2024, coinciding with his birthday.
Mayor Eric Adams has been briefed on the incident and is expected to issue a statement, while community leaders are expressing shock and calling for unity.
Videos from bystanders show chaotic scenes as people sought shelter while emergency services responded to the shooting.
Residents are advised to avoid the area and report any information regarding the shooting to the NYPD.
The Queens Police Department has yet to hold a press conference but is expected to provide further updates on the investigation.
As part of the investigation, police are conducting door-to-door searches and expanding the crime scene area.
No arrests have been made yet, but police are searching for a gray car connected to the incident and collecting evidence at the scene.
The incident has been reported widely, highlighting the severity of the situation and raising concerns about public safety during celebratory events.
This shooting has reignited discussions about gun violence in urban areas, particularly during festive gatherings.
In response to the shooting, Mayor Adams condemned the violence, emphasizing that such acts have no place in the city.
Authorities are actively searching for the shooter, who remains at large, and are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
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