‎New York police launch manhunt after Nigerian shot dead in Brooklyn nightclub

February 23, 2026: New York, USA — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has launched an intensive search for the suspect believed responsible for the fatal shooting of a Nigerian man inside a Brooklyn nightclub earlier this month.
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‎The victim, Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old Nigerian based in the United States, was killed in the early hours of February 14 during a birthday celebration at the Quilox Restaurant and Lounge in the East Flatbush area.
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‎According to authorities, the shooting occurred at about 4:25 a.m. following an altercation with an intoxicated patron who was being escorted out of the club by security personnel when he allegedly pulled out a firearm and opened fire.
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‎Friends and family described Shittu as a hardworking aspiring fashion designer who had moved to the United States to build his brand and career.
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‎He was reportedly attending the event with his younger brother to celebrate a friend’s birthday just one day before their mother was scheduled to arrive for a visit from Nigeria.
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‎Witnesses and relatives expressed shock and sorrow at the loss, and raised concerns about how a gun was brought into the venue despite security measures. NYPD officers confirmed the suspect fled the scene and remains at large as police continue their manhunt.
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‎The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as they work to identify and arrest the individual responsible for the shooting.