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Man shot during attempted robbery dies in hospital
Man shot during attempted robbery outside Queens club dies at hospital.
In brief
Man shot during attempted robbery outside Queens club dies at hospital. A 45-year-old Brooklyn man died after being shot during an attempted jewelry robbery at a Queens club. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Man shot during attempted robbery
A man was shot during an attempted robbery outside a club in Astoria, Queens early Thursday.
Victim identified
Police identified the victim as 45-year-old Brooklyn resident Hector Figuereo.
Shooting details
Figuereo was shot during a struggle after resisting the attempted theft of his jewelry.
Location and time
The shooting occurred outside Riviera Gentlemen's Club at 34 Steinway St. shortly before 3:40 a.m.
Hospital outcome
Figuereo was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Suspect details
Police said the suspect fled westbound on 35th Avenue in a white Mercedes-Benz SUV wearing a green Nike Tech sweatsuit.
The main idea
A 45-year-old Brooklyn man died after being shot during an attempted jewelry robbery at a Queens club.
