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Six Women Injured in Queens Shooting Highlights Growing Violence Against Women in New York
By Sharnellia Bennett-Smith
Queens, NY - On New Year’s Day, a mass shooting outside the Amazura Nightclub in Queens left ten people injured, including six women, in an attack that has reignited concerns about rising violence against women in New York City. The incident occurred as a crowd gathered outside the nightclub for a private party honoring Taearion Mungo, who was killed in October 2024.
According to witnesses, a group of three to four men drove to the scene and fired over 30 rounds into the crowd. The assailants fled the scene in a gray car, which police are now working to locate. Emergency responders transported the victims, six women and four men, to nearby hospitals, where all are expected to survive. Law enforcement officials have not disclosed a motive, and no arrests have been made.
The shooting highlights the increasing vulnerability of women in public spaces across New York City. Advocacy groups have noted a troubling rise in violent crimes against women, from physical assaults to gun violence. The injuries sustained by the six women at Amazura Nightclub are part of a growing pattern that underscores the need for urgent action to address the safety of women in the city.
“This is yet another example of how women disproportionately bear the brunt of public violence,” said a representative from a local advocacy organization. “From harassment to shootings, the systemic lack of protections for women continues to put them at risk.”
Residents in the community have expressed both shock and frustration over the incident, calling for increased security measures and stricter enforcement to curb gun violence. The NYPD has urged anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicle involved to come forward. The six women injured in this attack are a reminder of the persistent threats faced by women and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to combat violence against women in the city.