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NCPD Investigating Shots Fired in Hempstead While Couple was Walking with Their One-Year-Old

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By Published: October 30 2015

LongIsland.com

The Major Case Bureau reports the details an Unusual Incident which occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:21 P.M. in Hempstead.

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Hempstead, NY - October 30, 2015 - The Major Case Bureau reports the details an Unusual Incident which occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:21 P.M. in Hempstead.

According to detectives, a male victim, 21 years of age, and a female victim, 19 years of age, were walking with their 1 year old child in the vicinity of 621 Front Street.  An unknown male black suspect discharged a weapon several times in the direction of the victims.  A vehicle and a house were damaged by rounds fired from the weapon.  No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.  The gunmen fled in an unknown black vehicle.

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