Chaos erupted in Queens as a shooting outside the Amazura event hall left 11 people injured. Police engaged the suspect, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, in a shootout, resulting in his death. Authorities are investigating potential connections to a New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, adding to the tension surrounding this shocking incident.
BY PC Bureau
A shooting late Wednesday night outside the Amazura event hall in Jamaica, Queens, left at least 11 people injured, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. near the nightclub, with gunfire erupting and causing chaos in the area, as reported by AMNY via the Daily Mail.
NEW: A mass shooting occurred inside the Amazura Nightclub in Queens, NY.
Eleven people have been confirmed shot.
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Victims and Hospitalization
Authorities reported that three victims walked into a local hospital for treatment, while others were transported to nearby facilities, including Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen Children’s Medical Center, according to sources cited by the New York Post.
Suspect Engaged in Shootout with Police
Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar. Witnesses told NBC News that the suspect engaged in a shootout with law enforcement officers before being fatally shot. Two law enforcement officials confirmed to the New York Times that Jabbar was killed during the exchange of gunfire.
Motive Remains Unclear
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been disclosed by the New York Police Department (NYPD), which has yet to release a detailed statement on the incident. Investigators are working to determine if there are any links to prior criminal activity or larger plots.
Connection to New Orleans Terror Attack
The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has drawn attention for his possible connection to the recent New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. In that incident, a man identified as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring several others.
As investigations continue, the Queens community is grappling with the aftermath of yet another violent act. Authorities are expected to provide further updates in the coming days.
