Update: The New York Times are reporting that one person has been killed and three remain under hospital care after being shot at this Irving Plaza concert. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear, though there was reportedly some altercations that took place on the floor of the show. The NYTimes also reports that there were metal detectors to get inside the club, and it’s unclear how the gun was brought in.
Multiple people were shot at a concert held by rapper T.I. at the popular New York venue Irving Plaza tonight, as reported by PIX11. According to the source, three people were shot at the show, and two of them were immediately rushed to the nearby Bellevue Hospital. One of the two remains in critical condition, while the other is stable. The third was transported to Beth Israel, and is in serious but stable condition.
The building has a heavy police presence, and there is no suspect yet in custody. According to PIX11, a witness said that people were not being searched upon entry. Roughly 1,000 people were reportedly in attendance for the performance.
.@PIX11News scuffle ensues at the door. EMS rushing in remove more victims. pic.twitter.com/CTxMRf61qX
— Myles Miller—PIX11 (@MylesMill) May 26, 2016
Our heart goes out to everyone affected by this nightmare.