
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for an Assault that occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 11:40 am in Hempstead.
According to Gang Investigation Squad detectives, the male victim, 35 was being chased by Loren Lake, 34, of Hempstead. The two men previously had a disagreement. While chasing the victim on Fulton Avenue, the subject discharged a handgun. The victim was struck in the back and continued eastbound on Fulton Avenue before waiving down a passing vehicle for help.
The victim suffered internal injuries and was transported by an ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
A thorough investigation was conducted by the Gang Investigation Squad, Third Squad and Hempstead Police Department. Loren Lake was arrested on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Defendant Lake is being charged with Assault 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He will be arraigned on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Mineola.
Details by: GIS 05/12/20/0115/8688