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Officials: Two People Attending Shirley Party Struck By Shots Fired From Moving Vehicle

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By Published: July 09 2019

LongIsland.com

Both victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which two people were struck by shots fired from a moving vehicle in Shirley.
 
A large group of people attending a party at 8 West Parkview Drive were on both the front lawn and the roadway in front of the residence when shots were fired in their direction from a passing car. A 41-year-old Mastic Beach woman was shot in the leg and a 32-year-old Coram man was shot in the foot. Both victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
 
The vehicle from which the shots were fired was described as a newer model, light colored, Nissan 4-door sedan.
 
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.