10 Injured in Queens Nightclub Shooting: Police Investigate/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A shooting outside Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, left 10 people wounded as they waited to enter a private event. Police say multiple gunmen fired about 30 shots before fleeing. The victims, aged 16 to 20, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Queens Nightclub Shooting: Quick Looks
- Incident Details: Gunmen opened fire on a group outside Amazura nightclub around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday.
- Victims: Six females and four males, aged 16 to 20, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Shots Fired: Around 30 shots were discharged before the suspects fled in a sedan with out-of-state plates.
- Police Response: NYPD has ruled out terrorism as a motive; investigations are ongoing.
10 Injured in Queens Nightclub Shooting: Police Investigate
Deep Look
A late-night shooting outside the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens, left 10 young people injured in a chaotic attack that police say was carried out by multiple gunmen.
Details of the Shooting
The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday as a group of about 15 people, aged 16 to 20, waited to enter a private event. According to NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera, three or four men on foot approached the group and opened fire, discharging approximately 30 shots.
After the attack, the gunmen fled the scene on foot before getting into a sedan with out-of-state plates.
Victims and Emergency Response
Six females and four males were struck during the shooting and transported to local hospitals. All sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A massive police presence and several ambulances responded to the scene, as shown in social media footage.
Ongoing Investigation
The motive behind the attack remains unclear. However, Rivera emphasized during a news conference that this was not a terrorist act. NYPD investigators are working to identify the suspects and determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
“There is zero tolerance for these senseless shootings,” Rivera stated, reflecting widespread frustration over gun violence.
What’s Next?
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting or suspects to come forward. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in urban areas and the need for community cooperation to address such threats.
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