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At least 11 wounded in mass shooting outside Queens nightclub: sources

at least 11 A shooting outside a Queens nightclub on Wednesday night left people, mostly believed to be teenagers, injured, according to sources and the New York City Police Department.

A gunman opened fire near the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica as a large crowd tried to leave just before 11:20 p.m., police and officials said.

NYPD officers arrive at the scene of a shooting in Jamaica, Queens, Wednesday night. robert messiah
All victims were transported to area hospitals. robert messiah

Police are currently searching for a gray Infiniti in connection with the shooting.

Officials said the victims were taken to area hospitals, including Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen Children's Medical Center.

None of the victims were in serious condition and all are expected to survive, the NYPD said.

A large-scale police and ambulance response was seen on the outskirts of Amazura in footage posted on the Citizen app.

Police were called outside the club Wednesday night. Juan Gonzalez/New York Post

Photos from the scene show NYPD investigators placing dozens of evidence markers on roads and sidewalks near Amazula.

Amazura has a spacious venue that can accommodate 4,000 people and regularly hosts DJs and live performances.

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