Police seeking tips after man found shot dead in Freeport park
A 19-year-old Freeport man was found shot dead in a park Thursday, prompting detectives to seek tips from the public that could help identify anyone responsible for the slaying, Nassau County police said.
The deceased man, found about 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport, sustained "an apparent gunshot wound," police said in a statement Friday.
He was identified by investigators as Daniel Garcia-Carbajal.
Police did not disclose additional information in the case.
Detectives urge anyone with information to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous, police said.
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