The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Homicide that occurred on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:52 pm in Herricks.
According to Detectives, Officers responded to 143 Larch Drive for a well check. When Officers arrived, they discovered a 46-year-old female who was found unconscious, not breathing and had apparent facial burns. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. The victim has been identified as Aleena Asif, of Herricks. The medical examiner has determined this to be a criminal homicide due to asphyxiation by an unknown chemical substance. Further testing to be done by the medical examiner officer. The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above incident to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1- 800- 244-TIPS or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
*** UPDATE***
The Homicide Squad Detectives report the arrest of Asif Qureshi, 53, 83-43 248th Street, Bellerose in connection with the above incident. Defendant Qureshi is being charged with Murder 2nd degree. He is being arraigned on Friday, October 24, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.