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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