Firework Explodes, Kills Central Islip Man At July 4 Party: Police

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — A 37-year-old man was killed while lighting a firework at a July 4 party in Central Islip, Suffolk County police said.

Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto was lighting a firework in the backyard of his home on East Sycamore Street at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday when it exploded and struck him in the head, police said.

Ruiz-Urresto was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Suffolk County police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.

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