Woman shot in Hempstead dies of injuries as second shooting victim leaves hospital, police say
A 44-year-old woman shot in Hempstead on Saturday has died from her injuries, while a second shooting victim, a 31-year-old woman, has been released from the hospital, Nassau police said on Tuesday.
Kimberly Midgette had been found with the other woman by Hempstead police officers, who were alerted by a ShotSpotter device, at Polk Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
"Upon arrival, officers discovered two female victims with apparent gunshot wounds," the police statement said.
Taken to hospitals, one woman was initially listed in critical condition; the other was listed as stable. Midgette later died.
No additional details were released.
Anyone who can help detectives should call: Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS or 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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