02 Jan 2025 | 05:27 AM UTC
US: Police responding to mass shooting in Queens borough of New York City, NY, late Jan. 1
FLASH: Shooting injures 11 people near the Amazura event hall in the Queens borough of New York City, NY, US, late Jan. 1. Avoid area.
At least 11 people were reportedly injured in a mass shooting near the Amazura event hall in the Jamaica area of New York City's Queens borough late Jan. 1. Authorities have closed surrounding roads and asked people to avoid the area. Officials have not announced any arrests or the motive behind the incident; they will likely release more information in the coming hours.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely continue in the affected area amid ongoing police investigations.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the scene of the shooting until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time for journeys. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
