The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Homicide that occurred on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM in Hempstead.
According to Detectives, Hempstead Police responded to the intersection of West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard for the report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male victim who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds and administered medical aid. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced by a physician. The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/Homicide Squad 03/02/25/1130/9962
***UPDATE*** Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/HOM 03/03/25/0630/9962
The male victim has been identified as Jefferson J. Mancia-Fernandez, 19 of Hempstead.
Defendant Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez, 18 of 190 West Marshall Street has been placed under arrest for the above incident and is charged with Murder 2nd degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, March 3, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
