The Homicide Squad is investigating a Homicide that occurred on Monday, December 25, 2017 at 6:25 p.m. in Hempstead.
According to detectives, officers responded to a shot spotter on Terrace Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a male that had been shot numerous times. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 7:24 p.m. by hospital staff. This investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information about the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Allcallers will remain anonymous.
Details by: D/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 12/25/17/2140/8751
***UPDATE***
The Homicide Squad has identified the above victim as Rafael I. Cepeda, 35, of Hempstead.
Details by: D/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 12/27/17/1507/7945
***UPDATE***
Defendant Shameq Sullins,16, of 100 Terrace Avenue, Hempstead, has been arrested for the above homicide.He is charged with Murder 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Details by: D/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 01/02/18/2120/8751
***UPDATE***
Defendant Antoine Foster,17, of 835 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, was located in Alexandria, Virginia and placed under arrest on June 20, 2018 for the above Homicide. He is charged with Murder 2nd Degree and will be arraigned on Friday, June 22, 2018 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Details by: D/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 06/21/18/2000/8751