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Queens Man Shot Dead in Bethpage, According to Nassau Authorities

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By Published: July 09 2019

LongIsland.com

NCPD: The victim, Stefon Pierre of Queens, 22, was in Haypath Park when an unidentified person shot him in the abdomen.

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The Homicide Squad is investigating a homicide that occurred in Bethpage.
 
According to Detectives, a male victim was brought to a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, now known as Stefon Pierre, 22 of Queens, was in Haypath Park when an unidentified person shot him in the abdomen. The victim was later pronounced deceased by hospital staff. The investigation is ongoing.
 
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.