Crime & Safety

Man Shot While Walking In Nassau Town

Police say the man was shot by an unknown gunman while walking through a residential area Thursday evening.

A man was shot in the leg by an unknown assailant while he was walking in Massapequa Thursday evening.

According to police, the 27-year-old man was walking near Fairfax Road and Cedar Shore Drive when he was shot in the leg by an unknown man.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, which were not life threatening.

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Detectives ask that anyone with information about this shooting contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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