The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Aided that occurred on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM in Muttontown.
According to detectives, a 32 year old male was working as a tree trimmer on Woodstock Court. While trimming a tree approximately 30 feet in the air, a limb and support limb both snapped causing the male to fall to the ground. He suffered a severe injury and was pronounced at scene by a Nassau County Police Department Medic.
The Homicide Squad continues to investigate this incident in conjunction with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
**UPDATE**
The victim has been identified as Jose Hernandez-Fuentes, 32, of Hempstead.