Law enforcement officials have confirmed that 10 people were injured on Wednesday in a mass shooting outside the Amazura nightclub, which is located in Queens, New York. The New York Police Department has notified the public that the incident was “not a terrorist attack.”
Fox 5 reported that a group of roughly 15 individuals between 16 and 20 years old were standing outside the Amazura nightclub waiting to get inside the building at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens when they were approached by four male individuals.
“Four males were walking eastbound on 91st Ave. onto 144th Place towards the venue,” Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera said during a press conference following Wednesday night’s shooting incident. “Three to four males then opened fire over 30 times in the direction of the group standing outside the event space, striking multiple victims.”
According to Fox News, police officers were notified at roughly 11:18 p.m. that “several people” had been shot at a private event in Queens.
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Rivera confirmed that four male victims and six female victims were transported to local hospitals, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and are expected to recover.
According to Fox News, law enforcement officials said the male suspects fled the scene of the crime and escaped in a light-colored sedan that had out-of-state license plates. The New York Police Department told Fox News that police officials are currently searching for a gray Infiniti sedan that was seen leaving the area of the shooting.
While police have not yet determined a motive for Wednesday night’s shooting, Rivera told reporters, “This is not a terrorist attack.”
According to NY Daily News, law enforcement officials are investigating whether the shooting incident could have been caused by gang activity. Rivera said, “That’s one of the avenues we’re pursuing but it’s too early to determine right now.”
“There’s zero tolerance for these senseless shootings, these horrible acts of violence on our streets,” Rivera added. “Those responsible for this crime will be apprehended and brought to justice.”
