Overview
- Three people were shot at Field 2 in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in a Wednesday night attack that killed a 15-year-old boy, according to Nassau County police.
- Investigators say an invitation for a barbecue drew alleged Bloods members to the park, an argument broke out, and shots followed as the park was closing.
- Two people were taken into custody at the scene and two guns were recovered, with CBS News reporting a 17-year-old was arrested for tossing a gun and another person faced a gun possession charge.
- The park reopened Thursday after crime scene work, and police said the two surviving victims underwent surgery and were stable, with CBS identifying them as 28 and 31 years old.
- Police say attendees came from the Bronx and Suffolk County rather than Nassau County, and they are seeking tips as they pledge to prevent similar unauthorized gatherings in county parks.