The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Homicide on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:13 a.m. in Wantagh.

According to detectives, officers responded to Wayside Lane for an aided. Upon arrival, officers located a person on the side of the road that had sustained a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced at scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: Det. D/Lt. Darienzo/Homicide Squad                        
09/11/24/0745/9633

***UPDATE***  D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/HOM                        
09/11/24/1050/9962
The victim has been identified as a 32-year-old male from Amityville. 

***UPDATE***  D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/HOM                        
09/13/24/1050/9962

The victim has further been identified as Yinauri A. Taveras. Originally from Amityville, the deceased had been splitting time between Puerto Rico and Westbury more recently.