Fatal Shooting on Long Island Leaves 20-Year-Old Dead and 4 Hospitalized; Suspect Remains at Large.

Police have revealed that following a shooting on Long Island, one person has died, at least four are injured, and a suspect is currently evading capture.

The incident occurred in Valley Stream on Monday, August 21st, around 8:23 p.m.

According to Nassau County Police, the shooter discharged multiple rounds toward a vacant storefront on 85 Ocean Ave. from 131st Avenue.

Police reported that the shooter escaped on foot in an undisclosed direction.

A 20-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, a 12-year-old was shot in the shoulder, and a 17-year-old girl suffered a hand laceration.

All three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital.

Tragically, at around 9:05 p.m. on Monday, the 20-year-old victim was declared deceased.

Shortly after, two additional teenagers, both aged 17, arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds to their legs.

The investigation is still in progress.

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to reach out to Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.

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