2 Shot In Parking Lot Outside Long Island Lidl: Police

CENTER MORICHES, NY — Two males were shot in the parking lot of the Lidl Supermarket on Montauk Highway in Center Moriches Sunday, police said.

According to Suffolk County Police, seventh squad detectives are investigating the incident; the shooting took place at 4:05 p.m. in the parking lot outside the store at 812 Montauk Highway, police said.

Montauk Highway was initially closed in Center Moriches between Belleview Avenue and Mill Pond Lane for the investigation Sunday afternoon, police said.

Additionally, the area surrounding the supermarket was also closed, police said.

William Harwood, a representative for Lidl, issued a statement after the shooting: "At Lidl, the health and safety of our team members and customers is our top priority. This afternoon, we were informed about a criminal incident that occurred in the area surrounding our store. In coordination with local authorities and in support of their investigation, we have closed our store for the remainder of the day. We will continue to fully support the Suffolk County Police Department as they conduct their investigation."