Homicide Detectives report the details of an incident that began in Hempstead and resulted in shots fired in Roosevelt. This occurred on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 8:14 PM.

According to Detectives, Hempstead Officers attempted to stop a vehicle at the Valero gas station located at Greenwich Street and Jerusalem Avenue. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and stopped on East Pennywood Avenue near the intersection of Nassau Road in Roosevelt. The occupants exited the vehicle, armed with guns, and fired multiple shots at Hempstead Police Officers while fleeing on foot. Hempstead Police Officers returned fire. No injuries reported at this time. The investigations is ongoing.

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

Details by: Public Information Office                                12/30/20/1100/8834