Mass shooting outside New York nightclub injures 10

A violent shooting erupted outside a nightclub in Queens, New York, on New Year's Day, leaving 10 people injured, according to police. The attack took place outside the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica at approximately 11:18 pm on Wednesday.

Authorities reported that a group of three to four men approached the venue and unleashed over 30 gunshots toward a crowd standing in line for an event, damaging vehicles and striking individuals.

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The victims, six females and four males aged 16 to 20, were predominantly teenagers. Despite the severity of the incident, none of the injuries are life-threatening, and all victims are expected to recover, NYPD officials confirmed during a press briefing on Thursday.

The police are actively searching for a light-colored sedan believed to be connected to the shooting. Investigators emphasized that the incident was not linked to terrorism.

The Amazura nightclub, known for its vast 4,000-person capacity and frequent DJ and live performances, became the unfortunate scene of this violent act.

The incident coincided with a separate terror attack in New Orleans earlier that day, where 15 people lost their lives.