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.