Update - April 10th, 2016 - The Homicide Squad has identified the below victim as Allen Simpkins Jr., 46 of Roosevelt.

Roosevelt, NY - April 9th, 2016 - The Homicide Squad is investigating a Homicide that occurred on Saturday, April 09, 2016 at 3:56 a.m. in Roosevelt.

According to detectives, a 46 year old male victim was discovered lying on the ground in front of a John Street residence. The victim suffered from an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at scene by a Nassau County Advanced Medical Technician.

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