The NYPD has released images of four suspects connected to the mass shooting outside a Jamaica event hall that left 10 people wounded on New Year’s Day.
The photos, made public on Friday night, depict the individuals sought in connection with the attack, which took place outside the Amazura event hall at 91-12 144th Place in Jamaica at approximately 11:18 p.m. on Jan. 1.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the event hall was hosting a private party at the time of the shooting. The gathering was reportedly held in honor of a known gang member in the community who was fatally shot in October. The date of the party coincided with what would have been the individual’s birthday.
Law enforcement sources reported that the four suspects walked eastbound along 144th Place before approaching the crowd and firing indiscriminately.
“Four males opened fire over 30 times in the direction of the group standing outside the event space, striking multiple victims. The males fled on foot westbound on 91st Street towards 143rd Place, where they entered a light-colored sedan with out-of-state plates,” NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera said during a Jan. 2 press conference.
Police reported that all 10 victims of the shooting were teenagers, including a 16-year-old boy, two 19-year-old men, a 17-year-old girl, three 18-year-old women, and three 19-year-old women. All were transported to local hospitals with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The images released by police show the suspects taking significant measures to conceal their identities, wearing masks, hooded sweatshirts, and gloves.
One perpetrator wore a light-colored gray hoodie, a black vest, and gray pants. Another wore a red winter cap, a dark red hooded sweatshirt, black athletic pants with white stripes on the side, and white sneakers.
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.
