Shooting at baby shower in Queens leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

QUEENS - Four men were shot at a baby shower in Queens on Saturday, according to police.

Officials responded to the shooting around 1:30 a.m. near 108-11 Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill where a group of people were celebrating.

A police source tells FOX 5 NY's Jessica Fermoso, people were allegedly outside the location when an unknown individual started firing at them.

Pictures of the scene show flipped-over tables and pink and blue party decorations scattered across the floor after gunfire erupted.

Both doors to the venue were riddled in more than a dozen bullet holes.

When police arrived, they found a 24-year-old man  shot in the chest, a 45-year-old man shot in the leg, a 26-year-old shot in the arm, and another 24-year-old man who was also shot, in critical condition.

The 24-year-old was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  The others are in stable condition.

Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

It is unclear what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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