At least 10 people were injured in a mass shooting outside Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens, late Wednesday night, according to the New York Post. The incident occurred around 11:20 PM, with emergency responders rushing the victims to nearby hospitals. As of now, no fatalities have been reported.
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Mass shooting in Queens, New York at a club Amazura at least 13 people shot and injured massive fire, emergency and police presence. Don’t know if this is terror related yet. pic.twitter.com/GuLBYVr9Iy
Incident Details
Witnesses described chaos outside the nightclub as gunfire erupted without warning. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the scene, and preliminary reports indicate that multiple shooters may have been involved. Authorities have yet to confirm if the incident was gang-related or a personal dispute.
This shooting occurred just hours after a separate, deadly attack in New Orleans, where 15 people lost their lives, and 30 others were injured when a U.S. Army veteran rammed his truck, which displayed an ISIS flag, into a crowd in the French Quarter during New Year’s Day celebrations.
Response and Investigation
NYPD has increased patrols in the area and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Surveillance footage from the nightclub is under review, and forensic teams are examining bullet casings recovered from the scene.
Community Reaction
Local residents have expressed concern over rising gun violence in the neighborhood. “We need more safety measures around nightlife venues to prevent such incidents,” one resident told reporters.
Ongoing Coverage
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation progresses. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
