Southampton Village police seek man who fired shotgun at group

He fired a shotgun into a group of people, striking three men on a street last month in Southampton, police said.

Now, Southampton Village police are asking for your help in locating the suspect, who they said exited a white 2011 Toyota Camry, fired the shotgun, then got back into the car, which was occupied by “several people” — and fled the scene.

The shooting occurred on Hillcrest Avenue just before 6 p.m. on Jan. 25, police said.

The victims were treated at Southampton Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. Callers are eligible to a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to an arrest.

All calls will remain confidential.

By John Valenti

john.valenti@newsday.com

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.”