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Nassau police target violence at house parties

Quick ReadBeginning Friday, four officers from the Bureau of Special Operations will work exclusively on locating large gatherings.

A shooting took place during a party leaving

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | A shooting took place during a party leaving one person dead on Saturday in Lakeview. (June 12, 2010)

Responding to two deadly shootings at house parties last weekend, Nassau Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey said a team of officers has been assigned to find large gatherings on Fridays and Saturdays and ensure they don't spin out of control.

Beginning Friday, four officers from the Bureau of Special Operations will work exclusively on locating large gatherings, some of which police said...

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