A night of celebration turned into heartbreak after a 30-year-old Nigerian immigrant and aspiring fashion designer, Sheriff Shittu, was shot in the head inside Quilox Restaurant and Lounge in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Birthday Celebration Ends in Tragedy
The fatal shooting reportedly occurred around 4:25 a.m. on Saturday inside the popular nightclub. Sheriff had gone out with his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The outing came just one day before their mother was scheduled to arrive from Nigeria for a planned family visit.
According to Fawaz, tensions began when an intoxicated patron allegedly started inappropriately touching women at the venue, including Sheriff’s girlfriend. A confrontation briefly followed. Though the brothers initially exited the club to avoid further trouble, they returned shortly after realizing Sheriff had left his phone behind.
Gunshot Rings Out
As the reportedly drunk individual was being escorted out, efforts were allegedly made by management to calm the situation. Moments later, a single gunshot rang out inside the club.
“I heard ‘pow,’ and I looked down and I saw my brother,” Fawaz recounted emotionally. “I was screaming his name. I was trying to wake him up.”
A bartender reportedly attempted CPR before emergency responders transported Sheriff to the hospital. He was later pronounced dead. The suspected gunman fled the scene and remains at large as investigations continue.
Family Raises Security Concerns
In the wake of the tragedy, Sheriff’s family has questioned how the alleged shooter was able to enter the nightclub with a weapon, raising concerns about possible security lapses at the establishment.
A Dream Cut Short
Sheriff Shittu immigrated to the United States in 2018, working as a security guard while steadily building his fashion brand, Riff Ent. Family members describe him as protective, compassionate, and deeply committed to both his craft and loved ones.
In a heartbreaking twist, his mother, Foluke Shittu, reportedly learned of her son’s death shortly after landing in New York for what was meant to be a joyful reunion.
Justice and Legacy
Despite their devastating loss, the family has vowed to keep Sheriff’s fashion dream alive while demanding justice for his killing. Authorities are continuing their search for the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact local law enforcement.
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