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Man Identified In Fatal Baldwin Shooting: Nassau Police

Police are investigating the Monday afternoon crime scene, detectives say.

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A 23-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday afternoon in Baldwin, police say.
A 23-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday afternoon in Baldwin, police say. (John Scalesi )

BALDWIN, NY — Police have identified the victim of an apparent gunshot wound in Baldwin.

It happened just before 2 p.m. Monday at Victoria Street and Stanton Avenue.

Police were called to an auto accident with an injury. But they discovered the 23-year-old male victim on the sidewalk, who was pronounced dead a short time later.

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The victim has been identified by detectives as Rafael DeLossantos, of Baldwin.

The investigation is continuing.

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Anyone with information on the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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