Man shot elderly woman, then himself in West Hempstead, Nassau police say

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.

By John Asbury

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John Asbury is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He has been with Newsday since 2014 and previously worked at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.