NYPD searches for suspect after Nigerian man killed in Brooklyn nightclub
Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old Nigerian, was fatally shot at Quilox Lounge in Brooklyn. The incident occurred after an argument at the nightclub, leading to a police investigation and a manhunt for the suspect. Shittu’s family is calling for justice as they mourn his loss. The tragedy has sparked concerns about security at the venue and left the community seeking answers.
What happened
- Sheriff Shittu was shot dead at Quilox Lounge in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn.
- The shooting happened in the early hours of February 14 after a dispute at the club.
- NYPD officials said the victim was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Centre.
- The suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket and white trousers before fleeing the scene.
- As of February 15, 2025, Shittu was the first gun-violence fatality recorded in the precinct that year.
