Fatal Stabbing: 30-Year-Old Victim Found Near Copiague Deli

An investigation is underway by the police following the killing of a man adjacent to a deli in Long Island as a result of stabbing.

According to Suffolk County Police, a person, whose identity is currently undisclosed until the next of kin is informed, was discovered lying on the sidewalk by a deli on Barcellona Place in Copiague at around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, May 15.

At the scene, his death was declared.

Personnel from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office will carry out an autopsy.

If anyone has information regarding the case, detectives are urging them to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers by dialing 1-800-220-TIPS.

This is a developing story.

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