Murder investigation after 1 man killed, another shot in Long Island park

Sunday, November 29, 2020
FREEPORT, Long Island (WABC) -- A murder investigation is underway after two men were discovered shot in a park on Long Island Saturday. One of them later died at the hospital.

Police said someone called 911 just after 4:30 p.m.to report gunfire at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Stevens Street in Freeport.
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When officers arrived they found a 21-year old man and a 19-year-old man, who were the victims of gunshot wounds.

Both were taken to the hospital where the 21-year-old died.

The 19-year-old is still receiving care.

Homicide detectives have not released the name of either man.
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The circumstances of the shooting are unclear.



Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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