A mass shooting has unfolded at a nightclub in Queens, New York.
The incident took place around 11.20pm on Wednesday local time, according to multiple US sources. Early reports have suggested there are up to 11 people injured, with local police confirming three had been rushed to hospital.
The motive behind the event is currently unknown and the potential shooter is yet to be identified.
Initial reports indicate that the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene, prompting an immediate manhunt.
Footage captured by an onlooker on their balcony showed a heavy police presence surrounding the building around midnight local time.
The Queens Police Department has not yet held a press conference to provide further details but is expected to do so in the coming hours.
More to come.
