On New Year’s Day, the United States was rocked by yet another horrific event. Ten people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Queens, New York.
According to information obtained by Knewz.com, no arrests have been made in relation to the incident as of yet.
At approximately 11:20 p.m. (local time) on January 1, four males reportedly opened fire on a crowd gathered close to the Amazura nightclub in the Jamaica area of Queens, New York.
The armed group fired “at least” 30 rounds into the throng, according to the police.
There were approximately 90 individuals inside the premises when the mass shooting incident occurred, according to reports, and a private function was taking place there.
According to one account, the event was held to “celebrate the birthday and life” of 16-year-old Taearion Mungo, who was shot and killed on October 26 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. On January 1, the boy would have turned 17.
New York Police Department Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera released a statement describing the mass shooting scenario, saying, “Four males walked towards the venue, three to four males began firing over 30 times in the direction of the people outside the venue hitting multiple victims.”
As the four males fired thirty rounds before fleeing “in a gray Infiniti Q50 with a red interior and New Jersey plates,” the NYPD noted that the scenario was extremely dangerous.
The vehicle was last spotted on the Van Wyck Expressway, according to reports.
Reports state that four men and six women, ages 16 to 20, were hurt in the shooting.
The NYPD has stated that all of the victims are likely to live and that none are in severe condition.
According to reports, the patients have subsequently been sent to local hospitals, such as Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Hospital.
“These foolish shootings and violent deeds are not tolerated at all. In his statement, the NYPD Chief of Patrol also said, “Those who are accountable will face consequences.”
While they do not consider the shooting to be an act of terrorism, the police are currently examining whether the incident was related to gang activity.
Following the mass massacre, the Queens nightclub Amazura issued the following statement:
“The recent, regrettable, isolated occurrence has left us extremely saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this horrific act. To guarantee a comprehensive investigation and assist in holding those accountable, we are collaborating closely with law enforcement.”
In a statement about the incident, New York Mayor Eric Adams also said:
“Overnight, a Queens venue saw terrible violence end an evening of celebration. To be clear, this incident had nothing to do with the terrorism investigations that are being conducted in other parts of our nation.
“As we have stated, this criminal activity has no place in our community, and we are committed to prosecuting these dangerous people and removing illicit firearms from the streets. The mayor added, “I’m praying for the victims and their families.
It’s important to remember that the Queens mass shooting was just the most recent in a string of violent events that shook the country on New Year’s Day.
A Tesla Cybertruck was destroyed in a massive explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas earlier in the day. An active-duty U.S. Army service member has been identified as the suspect, who was discovered dead inside the charred car.
Hours prior to the Cybertruck incident, a U.S. Army veteran who allegedly proclaimed his support for the militant group ISIS, rammed his truck intoa crowd of revelersinNew Orleansearly morning on New Year’s Day,killingmore than 10 people and injuring over 30.
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