Seventh Squad Detectives are investigating an incident of Shots Fired that occurred on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 12:45 a.m. in North Massapequa.
According to Detectives, a 57-year-old male did fire multiple rounds from his basement apartment located at 2 Sussex Avenue in the direction of neighboring houses. Following Police arrival, the suspect refused to immediately exit the premise, but did voluntarily surrender a short time later. There were no injuries reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
***UPDATE***
Several rounds fired from the defendant’s semi-automatic rifle did strike two neighboring homes, hitting the back exterior wall of one home and entering the living room of the other home. The defendant was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and has been released from the hospital.
The above listed male has been identified as Steven M. Frigand. He is charged with two counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, August 21, 2023, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.