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Homicide Squad Investigates Fatal Stabbing Behind West Hempstead Restaurant

Crime

By Published: September 30 2024

LongIsland.com

Female Victim, 52, Succumbs to Injuries Following Early Morning Attack; Investigation Ongoing

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The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Homicide that occurred on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 12:05 AM in West Hempstead.
 
According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct Officers responded for a 911 call for a stabbing in the rear of La Candela Restaurant located at 205 Hempstead Turnpike.
 
Upon arrival, officers located two victims; a female, 52, who was stabbed  multiple times and a male, 50, with a laceration to his hand.
 
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment.
 
At 3:58 AM the female victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician. The male victim was treated and released.
 
The investigation is on-going.