Brentwood homes hit by gunfire, Suffolk police say

Police are investigating after two homes were struck by gunfire Wednesday in Brentwood.

Suffolk County police said the shots fired on St. Andrews Drive were reported in a 911 call at 3:05 p.m.

Third Squad detectives responded.

There were no injuries and there have been no arrests, police said.

Police said investigators determined two homes were struck by bullets and that “several shell casings” were found on the ground in the area. Witnesses reported that the suspects fled in a vehicle, but no vehicle description was released by police.

The investigation is continuing.

By John Valenti

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John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”