UPDATE: Suspect is in custody. https://t.co/v6dSlciwYG
— Laura Curran (@NassauExecutive) April 20, 2021
The #NassauCountyPD can confirm that the subject has been apprehended and taken into custody. Our thoughts are with those who were killed and injured today. pic.twitter.com/HKAtfvntej
— NCPD (@NassauCountyPD) April 20, 2021
UPDATED (2:30 PM):
Executive Curran just gave an update joined with News12 with the latest on the active shooter situation:
A wide radius of schools are on lock down out of an abundance of caution. Still active investigation and NCPD is casting a wide net to locate the shooter.
Learning in schools is continuing, however, at this time nobody is allowed in and out. We will update in terms of pickups when the time comes.
Currently NCPD is working along with NYPD as well.
At this time it would be premature to make assumptions on what the motives of the shooter may have been.
We are now being informed the shooter did NOT get onto a bus, as previously reported.
LATEST: @NassauCountyPD confirming suspect is not in custody. There is a police presence on Terrace Ave in #Hempstead. The status of their work here is unknown at this time @News12LI pic.twitter.com/zYLWIrTbUb
— Tara Joyce (@tarajoycetv) April 20, 2021
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UPDATED (2:00 PM): At this time many of the local schools are on lockdown, including (not limited to): Rambam, Hanc, Shulamith, Haftr, Yeshiva South Shore, Melverne, Long Beach & Lynbrook schools as well.
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UPDATED (1:12 PM): NCPD has identified the possible shooter as Gabriel DeWitt Wilson (see full description below):
The Person of Interest involved is Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, age 30. He is approx. 6’2″ & wearing a black baseball hat and a black sweatshirt, & was last seen heading westbound on Hempstead Turnpike. Please call 911 immediately if you have any information. #NassauCountyPD (2/2) pic.twitter.com/qBcVNSjuF5
— NCPD (@NassauCountyPD) April 20, 2021
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UPDATED (12:16 PM): A source is now saying a Manager was killed, and 2 other managers were shot and since transported to the hospital. All buildings and schools still on lock down at the current time.
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UPDATED (12:06 PM): County Executive Laura Curran gives brief update:
There has been an active shooter incident at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop. Police are canvassing the area & schools nearby have been notified to lock down and secure their buildings. @NassauCountyPD is asking all area residents to remain indoors. Suspect is not yet apprehended.
— Laura Curran (@NassauExecutive) April 20, 2021
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There was a shooting in a local Stop & Shop in West Hempstead (50 Cherry Valley Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552). We have been informed the shooter may have been a previous employee at the location, and local Law enforcement have a specific person of interest they’re currently looking for.
A source informed 5TC that 3 people have been shot, one has been pronounced dead, 2 others have been shot (they’re both on the way to the hospital). The perpetrator is currently on the loose as Police have swarmed the area. The suspect is armed and Police are advising a complete lockdown in the area.
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says the shooting took place in the building’s second floor in the manager’s office. Ryder says the shooter had a small handgun.
We have also been informed all stores and schools in the area are currently on lockdown, all are advised to shelter in the place.
The situation is fluid, more updates to follow.
