FBI Asked to Investigate Oheka Castle Shooting; Gunman At Large 2 Years Later

Suffolk County Police has reportedly asked the FBI to assist in the investigation of the shooting of Oheka Castle owner Gary Melius two years after he was shot in the head by a masked gunman.

On Feb. 24, 2014, Melius, who lives at the castle, was in a parking area entering his vehicle when he was shot at approximately 12:30 p.m.

The shooter is still at large two years later.

Melius, who is in good condition following the shooting, told News12 in a statement he isn’t depending on the authorities to find the person who shot him. He is offering a six-figure reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to his shooter.

Read the full statement here:

“I am a lucky man. I have my family, my health and Oheka. And if luck or the media doesn’t help find the person who tried to take my life, perhaps the $100,000 reward for anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit will.”

The FBI will be able to provide resources into the investigation that may not be available to the Suffolk County Police Department, News12 reports.

The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, reported the shooting may have been “a botched hit.”

Melius, who is well-connected politically and has donated large sums to both parties, purchased the castle as a dilapidated property in 1984 for $1.5 million.

The castle, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has 32 luxury guest rooms and suites, and hosts weddings, celebrations and public events. The castle’s guest list has included Charlie Chaplin, Bill Clinton, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.

The USA Network show “Royal Pains” has filmed extensively at the estate over the past few years.

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