Fatal shooting in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, N.Y. Nassau County Police say that just after 3:30 p.m. Monday officers discovered 46-year-old Ernest Cummings lying in front of 19 Hudson Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Police say Cummings was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses say the victim was arguing with another man about a dog.

Neighbors say Cummings worked as a pit bull breeder.

The investigation is continuing. No other information was released.

(the associated press contributed to this report)

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