11 injured in a mass shooting outside New York club, incident at an event honoring gang member
Another case of mass shootings has come to light from America. At least 11 people were injured in a mass shooting outside a nightclub in Queens, New York on Wednesday night. According to reports, the firing took place outside the Amjura nightclub at around 11:20 pm.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said none of the victims were in critical condition and all were expected to survive, and they were taken to Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment, the New York Post reported.
🚨 #BREAKING: MASS SHOOTING IN NEW YORK CITY
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 2, 2025
At least 11 people have been shot in Queens, NY at Amazura Night Club
This is still an ACTIVE situation. pic.twitter.com/HFYY0Cb3qZ
Accident happened in Amjura Club
The Amjura club regularly features DJs and live shows. On Wednesday night, the club reportedly hosted a private party in honor of a gang member who died last year. AMNY News reported that the incident occurred when about 80 people were waiting outside the nightclub to get in.
Although the NYPD (New York City Police Department) has not yet released any official details about the incident, social media posts show a large contingent of police cars and ambulances outside the club.
There was also an attack in New Orleans one day
The mass shooting comes on the heels of a deadly attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 15 people dead and dozens others injured.
A former US soldier drove his pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans as people were out celebrating the new year. The suspect, Shamsud Din Jabbar (42), was shot dead during a shootout with police. Police officials said the attack was a terrorist attack and an ISIS flag was found in the truck.