On New Year’s Day multiple people were shot at the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. While some sources put the number of individuals struck in the attack at 10, others say 12 or 13, but no critical injuries or fatalities have been reported. The New York Police Department (NYPD) quickly stated that this was not a terrorist attack, likely as it happened on the same day that 15 people were killed in a terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana and a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to police, four males walked up to the New York City club and shot over 30 times at people standing in the line outside the venue. Multiple 911 calls around 11:18 pm reported several people were shot at the event, which about 90 were in attendance at.
BREAKING: At least 13 victims shot at the Amazura Night Club!
— CMM (@CorruptMM) January 2, 2025
2025 is off to a raucous start: 1 vehicular rampage, one attempted bombing, and now one mass shooting! pic.twitter.com/Z0wqA5NzOL
The suspects then ran westbound on 91st Street towards 143rd Place. They got in a light-colored sedan with out-of-state plates.
According to Fox News, six females and four males were injured in the attack, but none are in critical condition.
According to Jay Plemons, that number has since been updated to 12.
UPDATE: 12 people were hit in a terrifying incident at Amazura Night Club in Jamaica, Queens. Chaos erupted with:
— jay plemons (@jayplemons) January 2, 2025
• 3 victims shot right in front of the club
• More found injured on the 2nd floor inside
• 2 more wounded near Sutphin Blvd & Archer Ave
• A 15-year-old girl… pic.twitter.com/OQiocZD9TN
Another social media account claimed that the number of victims to be “at least 13.”
BREAKING:
— Harry (@Bobo081) January 2, 2025
At least 13 victims shot at the Amazura Night Club located at 91-12 144th Pl, Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Massive crime scene set up. Unknown condition of the victims. pic.twitter.com/qV5J1bhfKs
The club was reportedly nowhere near capacity, with only about 90 patrons. The venue is rated for up to 4,000.
At least 10 people were sh-t at the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York. The NYPD claims the sh—ting was “not a terrorist attack.”
— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) January 2, 2025
Police say three to four men were walking toward the club and opened fire sh—ting over 30 times at the crowd standing in line outside the venue.… pic.twitter.com/3R0eytDxau
“The NYPD told Fox News that police are looking for a gray Infiniti sedan that fled the scene,” Fox News said Tuesday.
#BREAKING
— Brian’s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) January 2, 2025
The number of shot is 13 now at Amazura nightclub in Queens, NYC. 3 people are critically injured.
Police are searching for an Grey Infiniti with NJ plates
This is not the first shooting at the club.. it’s been closed temporarily before due to violence in the club. pic.twitter.com/lILxqjl0Ih
While the shooting provided a bloody end to a violent day, it very well may have been gang-related, given the location and circumstances, although that is unconfirmed at this time. The NYPD statement that this was not terrorism is notable, as links between the two earlier violent New Year’s Day attacks, one in Louisiana and the other in Nevada, are beginning to be made.