The New York Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Queens. The incident took place early on the morning of September 24, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m. outside the Riviera Gentlemen’s Club, located at 34-48 Steinway Street in Astoria. The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Hector Figuereo, a resident of 41st Street in Brooklyn. According to initial reports, the suspect approached Figuereo from behind with the apparent intent to rob him of his jewelry. However, updated information from the NYPD indicates that the perpetrator, described as wearing all-black clothing and a mask, escalated the encounter by pulling out a firearm and opening fire. Figuereo was struck in the back and rushed to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a white SUV, which was last seen traveling northbound on 37th Street. Officers from the 114th Precinct responded to the scene alongside EMS units. As of Friday morning, the suspected shooter remains at large. The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, or by dialing 888-57-PISTA for Spanish-speaking callers. Residents may also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X at @NYPDTips. All communications are kept confidential. This homicide marks the fourth murder within the confines of the 114th Precinct in 2026, a figure that has doubled compared to the same period last year.