Long Island Home Invasion Was 'Targeted': Report

CORAM, NY — A Long Island man was killed after a home invasion police say was targeted in connection with narcotics, according to a report by News 12.

Multiple people broke into a home on Everglades Lane in Coram at about 3:45 a.m. and Eric Westby, 46, was shot and a female resident was pistol-whipped, police said, adding that Wesby was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead.

The female was treated for her injuries at a local hospital, police said.

Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison told News 12 that several people "pretty much pushed their way" into the home and that Wesby struggled with them and was shot.

The Homicide Squad's Det. Lt. Kevin Beyrer told the outlet that there were four people inside the home at the time of the break-in and "the three that were alive were brought inside one room" where there was money and it was "demanded."

Two other residents home at the time of the burglary were not injured, according to police.

Police did not release any further details.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, a confidential police hotline.

All calls will be kept confidential, according to police.