Eighth Squad Detectives report the details of an Assault that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:25 p.m. in Farmingdale.

According to Detectives, officers responded to a call for a gun-shot victim on Poplar Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a female victim, 23, with a gun-shot wound to her right shoulder. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives have determined this was not a random act. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Details by: D/Lt Calobrisi/8^th Sqd                                           06/11/20/1330/8812

*** UPDATE ***

Eight Squad detectives report the arrest of Avery Palmer, 20, of 10 N. Emerald Lane, Amityville, in connection with the above incident.

Palmer is charged with Assault 1^st Degree, Reckless Endangerment 1^st Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4^th Degree (firearm), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Use of a Firearm 1^st Degree and Aggravated Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He will be arraigned on 6/12/2020.

Details by: Det. Stone/8^th Squad                                          06/12/20/0225/6672