Shirley man, 25, found shot to death in East Patchogue, cops say

A Shirley man was killed in a shooting in East Patchogue, Suffolk County police said Monday night.

Tyrell D. Smith, 25, was pronounced dead by a physician where his body was discovered about 5:10 p.m. Monday on Taylor Avenue in East Patchogue, police said.

Police were first alerted to the area after a 911 caller reported a “possible gunshot victim outside the residence,” officials said. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Detectives urge anyone with information to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or they can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-220-TIPS.