Crime & Safety
Police ID Man Found Shot to Death in Front of Roosevelt Home
The man was discovered lying on the ground in front of a John Street home early Saturday morning, police say.

Update:
ROOSEVELT, NY - Police have identified the man found shot to death in front of a Roosevelt home early Saturday morning.
The man was identified as 46-year-old Roosevelt resident Allen Simpkins Jr., according to police.
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ROOSEVELT, NY - A 46-year-old man was found shot to death in front of a Roosevelt home early Saturday morning, according to Nassau Police.
At about 3:56 a.m. the man was discovered lying on the ground in front of a John Street home, police said.
He suffered from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at scene by a Nassau County Advanced Medical Technician, according to police.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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