Crime & Safety

Man Killed in Nassau County Shooting

It happened Wednesday afternoon near a high school, police say.

ROOSEVELT, NY - A man was killed in a shooting in Roosevelt on Wednesday afternoon, according to Nassau Police.

Officers responded to a 911 call for a man shot at about 3:45 p.m. outside 28 Wagner Avenue near Roosevelt High School.

The 37-year-old man who was shot was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician at 4:47 p.m., police said.

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Police have not yet released the identity of the man.

No other injuries were reported.

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Police are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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