Update - October 22, 2014 - The Major Case Bureau, Special Investigation Squad reports the arrest of Malik Galloway, 21 of 22 Whitson Street, Hempstead and Billy McLen, 15, of 9 Remsen Avenue, Hempstead for Attempted Murder. Detectives located subjects while conducting an investigation for a shooting that occurred on Whitson Street on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in Hempstead. Both subjects are charged with Attempted Murder and were arraigned on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at First District Court in Hempstead.
Hempstead, NY - September 29th, 2014 - The Major Case Bureau, Special Investigation Squad reports the details of an assault that occurred on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 3:41 p.m. in Hempstead.
According to detectives, a male victim 21 was driving northbound on Stewart Avenue when three or four shots were fired from a dark vehicle travelling southbound on the same street. The victim was struck once in the upper chest. One bullet also struck a home on Stewart Avenue. There were no injuries reported from the home. The male victim was transported in private auto to a local hospital where he was admitted for his injuries.
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.