September 24, 2026 QUEENS, NY A routine night out in Queens descended into absolute bloodshed early Thursday morning when a brutal attempted robbery outside a bustling Astoria nightclub ended in a cold-blooded fatal shooting.
Police are now engaged in a massive manhunt across New York City for a ruthless gunman who executed a man in his 40s before fleeing the scene in a high-end luxury vehicle.
Ambushed Outside the Club
The terror erupted shortly before 3:40 a.m. right on the doorstep of a gentleman's club located at 34 Steinway St.
According to police sources, the victim was ambushed right outside the establishment during a violent stick-up attempt. As the encounter escalated, the gunman unleashed fire, striking the unsuspecting victim directly in the back.
First responders rushed the critically wounded man to Elmhurst Hospital as medical teams fought desperately to save his life. Tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival due to the severity of his injuries.
High-Speed Escape: Police Search for Suspect in Luxury SUV
Following the deadly shot, the killer staged a rapid getaway, leaving night owls and clubgoers fleeing in terror.
Law enforcement officials report that the suspect fled westbound down 35th Avenue behind the wheel of a white Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Detectives have released a key description of the suspect in hopes that the public can help bring the gunman to justice:
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Attire: A green Nike Tech sweatsuit
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Vehicle: White Mercedes-Benz SUV
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Direction of Flight: Westbound on 35th Avenue from Steinway Street
A Community on Edge
No arrests have been made, and NYPD homicide detectives are scouring the neighborhood for CCTV security footage and witness testimony to reconstruct the exact timeline of the attack.
