Ten people were wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire outside a NYC nightclub on Wednesday about 11:15 p.m.
The Associated Press reported approximately 15 people–ages 16 to 20 years–were standing outside Amazura nightclub when armed men approached and began shooting.
A private event was being hosted at the club at the time of the shooting.
JUST IN - Mass shooting: NYPD confirm six people shot inside nightclub Amazura in Queens, New York. At least two more hit outside — Mirror
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The gunmen ran to a getaway car after firing approximately 30 rounds into the crowd.
The New York Post noted there four gunmen and the wounded consist of four males and six females. All the shooting victims are expected to survive.
AM NY pointed out that the private event at Amazura nightclub was reportedly held “in honor of a known gang member in the community slain last October whose birthday coincided with New Year’s Day.”
New York is ranked number two in the nation for gun control strength.
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