The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Homicide that occurred on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 12:05 AM in West Hempstead.
According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct Officers responded for a 911 call for a stabbing in the rear of La Candela Restaurant located at 205 Hempstead Turnpike. Upon arrival, officers located two victims; a female, 51, who was stabbed multiple times and a male, 50, with a laceration to his hand. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment.
At 3:58 AM the female victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by a hospital physician. The male victim was treated and released.
The investigation is on-going.
Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick / HOM 09/29/24/1830/8963
***UPDATE***Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/HOM 09/30/24/1330/8931
The Homicide Squad reports that the above listed deceased female victim has been identified as Ana Ruth Espinoza of Glen Cove.
The Homicide Squad further reports the arrest of Erick Efren Corado Gonzalez, 27, of 94 Seacliff Avenue, Glen Cove. The defendant was arrested on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Linden, New Jersey by NCPD Homicide Squad Detectives with the assistance of the Linden Police Department. The suspect will face an extradition hearing prior to being transported back to New York for arraignment.