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Man Fatally Shot In Freeport; No Arrests Yet: Nassau Police

The 28-year-old victim was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police say.

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A man, found by police with a gunshot wound, died at an area hospital a short time later, detectives said.
A man, found by police with a gunshot wound, died at an area hospital a short time later, detectives said. (John Scalesi)

FREEPORT, NY — A man was killed by gunfire in Freeport on Friday afternoon, Nassau police said.

The 28-year-old victim, identified by police as James Diamond of Long Beach, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, detectives said.

Police responded to a call on South Bay Avenue near Ray Street.

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The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, according to police.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or 911.

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