Man shot elderly woman, then himself in West Hempstead, Nassau police say
Nassau County police at the scene of an apparent homicide-suicide that occurred Friday afternoon in West Hempstead. Credit: Neil Miller
Nassau County police are investigating an apparent homicide-suicide that occurred Friday afternoon in West Hempstead.
Homicide detectives believe a 31-year-old man shot and killed a 91-year-old woman at a home on Myrna Drive before shooting himself, police said.
Police were called to the home at 1:40 p.m. for a report of a disturbance when officers heard two gunshots inside, police said.
Authorities did not identify the victims or provide additional details.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to report anonymous tips to Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-8477.
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