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7-29-2023 1:19am
Police are searching for the vehicles involved in a drive-by shooting at a Medford home that left an 8-year-old injured.
Samantha Hespos
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Medford, New York
Authorities are actively trying to determine the identities of two vehicles spotted outside a Long Island residence that was the target of a drive-by shooting, causing injury to a young child.
On July 26, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the shooting occurred in Medford at a residence on Cedar Lane, situated between West Lane and Barbara Lane.
Suffolk County Police reported that multiple gunshots were fired into the home from the street, resulting in an 8-year-old boy being grazed on his side by one of the bullets. He received medical treatment at the hospital for minor injuries, while fortunately, no one else was harmed in the shooting.
The police did not provide any speculation on whether the incident was a targeted attack or a random act. They are likely continuing their investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting.
The police refrained from speculating whether the incident was a targeted attack or a random act. They are currently conducting an ongoing investigation to uncover the motive behind the shooting.
If you have any information related to the case, please get in touch with the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-854-8652 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Your cooperation could be crucial in assisting with the investigation.
A cash reward is being offered by the organization for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
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