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Elderly Man Found Stabbed to Death in Levittown Residence, Police Report

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By Published: January 07 2019

LongIsland.com

NCPD: William Cahoon, 70, was discovered deceased after officers received a call to conduct a “Well Check” at his house.

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NCPD are investigating a homicide in Levittown.

Photo by: LI.com News Team

Levittown, NY - January 7, 2019 - Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a homicide that was discovered on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:44 pm in Levittown.
 
According to detectives, Second precinct officers received a call to conduct a “Well Check” at a residence on Shepard Lane. Upon gaining entry into the home officers found the deceased body of an elderly male in one of the homes bedrooms.
 
A subsequent investigation revealed that the male, William Cahoon, 70, was found to be the victim of multiple stab wounds.
 
The investigation into this case continues and detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Homicide Squad detectives at (516) 573-7788 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.