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Two Men Found Shot Dead in Basement of Hempstead Home

Nassau County detectives lead an active homicide probe at a cordoned scene with victim identities withheld

Overview

  • Police discovered two men shot to death in the basement of a house at 16 Angevine Avenue after responding to a call Wednesday morning.
  • Detectives from the Nassau County Homicide Squad have taken over the investigation and officers have cordoned the block as they process the scene.
  • Authorities have not released the victims’ names, and CBS News New York’s report that the victims were brothers aged 34 and 39 who were shot in their sleep remains unconfirmed by police.
  • Officials have not said whether any arrests have been made or suspects are being sought, and neighbors told reporters they did not know the home’s occupants.
  • The case is developing and investigators will likely process forensic evidence, interview witnesses, and announce further details as the probe continues.