Crime & Safety

91-Year-Old LI Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police

Police say it seems a 31-year-old man killed the woman before shooting himself. Police are still investigating.

LAKEVIEW, NY — Nassau County police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Lakeview Friday afternoon.

According to police, a 911 call came in for a disturbance with a gun at 829 Myrna Drive. When officers arrived at 1:40 p.m., they heard two gunshots come from the home.

The officers entered the home and found a 91-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, both dead from gunshot wounds. Police say it appeared the man shot the woman before killing himself. Police did not identify the man or woman.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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