Man Killed in Shooting at Queens Sports Bar

Suspect remains at large as police investigate motive

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:53pm

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A 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a sports bar in Queens, New York. Police found Denis Nunez with gunshot wounds to the stomach and shoulder inside the El Catracho Sports Bar around 1:45 a.m. Nunez was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, but no arrests have been made and police have not released a description of the suspected shooter.

Why it matters

Gun violence in New York City remains a persistent issue, with the city seeing a rise in shootings in recent years. This incident at a local sports bar highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing public safety concerns and bringing perpetrators to justice.

The details

Police responded to a call about a shooting at the El Catracho Sports Bar in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens. They found Denis Nunez, 34, with gunshot wounds to his stomach and shoulder. Nunez was transported to Jamaica Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, and no arrests have been made as of Monday evening.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • As of Monday, February 24, 2026, no arrests have been made.

The players

Denis Nunez

A 34-year-old man who was shot and killed inside the El Catracho Sports Bar in Queens.

El Catracho Sports Bar

A sports bar located at 184-15 Jamaica Ave. in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York.

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What’s next

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and police are asking the public for any information that could help identify the suspect.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the persistent problem of gun violence in New York City and the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and bring those responsible for such crimes to justice.