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Far Rockaway Man Found Shot to Death in Hempstead

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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a murder that occurred in Hempstead on Wednesday, 09/17/14 at 12:23 P.M.

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Hempstead, NY - September 18th, 2014 - Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a murder that occurred in Hempstead on Wednesday, 09/17/14 at 12:23 P.M.

According to detectives, Troy Bell, 31, of Far Rockaway, was found shot on Linden Ave./S. Franklin Rd., by a passerby. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician at 12:53 P.M.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.