Man Found Shot to Death in North Bellport

A 52-year-old man was found shot to death in North Bellport early Thursday morning.

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of Robert Burks.

According to police, Fifth Precinct patrol officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Bellport Avenue at 12:54 a.m. When they arrived, the officers discovered Burks lying in front of 527 Bellport Avenue.

Burks had been shot and killed by an unknown person, police said.

The investigation is continuing and detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.

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