Introduction to the Incident
Bullets flew near a Queens nightclub with a history of violence on Sunday in a shooting that left three people injured, police reported.
FILE – Police at a crime scene.
Photo by Dean Moses
Details of the Shooting
According to police sources, cops from the 110th Precinct were alerted to a shooting outside of the Amadeus Nightclub, located at 79-49 Albion Ave. in Elmhurst, just before 4 a.m. on May 18.
Upon arrival, the officers found a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, a 24-year-old man with a bullet wound to the arm, and a 23-year-old woman shot in the ankle.
EMS rushed all three victims to Elmhurst Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition and are expected to survive.
According to police sources, cops from the 110th Precinct were alerted to a shooting outside of the Amadeus Nightclub, located at 79-49 Albion Ave. in Elmhurst, just before 4 a.m. on May 18.Photo via Google Maps
Investigation and History of the Nightclub
Police sources said they are investigating what led up to the shooting, but could not provide a description of the suspect responsible.
This is not the first time a shooting has rocked the Amadeus. In January 2023, a similar early-morning shooting outside the club left a 19-year-old boy dead and a 31-year-old woman injured.
No arrests have been made in Sunday’s shooting, police reported.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward in this latest incident.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding this shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The shooting at the Amadeus Nightclub is a concerning incident, especially given the club’s history of violence. The police are working to investigate the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is left to hope that the victims will recover and that justice will be served.
FAQs
- Q: How many people were injured in the shooting?
A: Three people were injured in the shooting, two men and one woman. - Q: What is the condition of the victims?
A: The victims are listed in stable condition and are expected to survive. - Q: Has the suspect been caught?
A: No arrests have been made in Sunday’s shooting. - Q: How can I provide information about the shooting?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
