Amira McLeod was a 19-year-old guard for Monroe University–Bronx Express and a Queens native studying business administration. Listed at 5 feet 3 inches, she had just logged a season-high 30 minutes in Monroe’s 67–44 win over Dutchess Community College on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, and was described by teammates and coaches as a bright presence with plans to transfer and open a clothing and sneaker store.

That night she attended a house party in Hempstead near Willow Avenue and Kennedy Avenue. Around 10:50–11:00 p.m. a ShotSpotter alert brought Nassau County police to the block, where three people had been shot. McLeod was gravely wounded and pronounced dead at the scene; two 20-year-old male students from Nassau Community College were taken to hospital in stable condition. Local reports called it a triple shooting at or just outside the party and said there was no immediate indication the victims were specifically targeted.

Monroe University issued statements mourning her loss and offering support to teammates, and the team continued its schedule with tributes. Authorities have not announced arrests or identified suspects and said the motive remains unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers.