4 injured after gunman fires into crowd in Hempstead, police say

Village of Hempstead and Nassau County police responded to Spencer... — Village of Hempstead and Nassau County police responded to Spencer Place and Jerusalem Avenue after a shooting Saturday night. Credit: Paul Mazza

By Michael O'Keeffemichael.okeeffe@newsday.com MOKNYCUpdated March 26, 2023

An unknown gunman fired into a crowd in Hempstead late Saturday, Nassau County police said, striking four men who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The gunman displayed a pistol and fired at a crowd of people standing on the sidewalk on Spencer Place near Jerusalem Avenue at about 10:38 p.m. Saturday, police said. He fled on foot across Jerusalem Avenue and onto Searing Street.

No description of the gunman was available Sunday. The victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

By Michael O'Keeffe

michael.okeeffe@newsday.com MOKNYC

Michael O'Keeffe covers Suffolk County police and other Long Island law enforcement agencies. He is an award-winning journalist and the co-author of two books,"The Card" and "American Icon."

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