The Homicide Squad is investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:25A.M. in Hempstead.
According to detectives,officers responded to a Shot Spotter Activation in the vicinity of 66 Burnett Street. Upon arrival officers found a 34 year old male victim lying on the ground. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding this incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: Det/Lt.Fitzpatrick/Homicide 11/25/19
***UPDATE***
The victim has been identified as Jose Leonardo Sanchez, 33, of Hempstead.
Details by: Det/SgtRojas/Homicide 11/27/19
**UPDATE**
The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of Kadeem Lewis, 26, of 95 Terrace Avenue, Hempstead, for the above listed incident. He is being charged with Murder 2nd Degree and Violation of Parole. He will be arraigned on Friday, February 7, 2020 at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.
Details by: Det/LtFitzpatrick/Homicide Sqd 02/07/20