Vigil held on Long Island for Vietnam war veteran killed by hit-and-run driver
SOUTH FARMINGDALE, Long Island (WABC) -- A somber gathering was held on Long Island on Veterans Day, for an 80-year old Vietnam war hero, killed just last week.
People gathered for a vigil in South Farmingdale to remember longtime resident Peter Morris.
Police say Morris was getting into his car last Friday when a stolen car hit him.
The driver sped off.
A suspect, 24-year-old Randy Colon, was arrested a short time later.
The charges against Colon include manslaughter, possession of stolen property, and leaving the scene of an accident.
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