Weekly Safety Report: Shootings and Violent Incidents Raise Concerns in Hempstead, New York

This week in Hempstead, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a shooting near Hempstead High School, an attempted murder case involving a 23-year-old man, a fatal beating at a Chuck E. Cheese, and a drive-by shooting allegedly carried out by a gang member. The police have made arrests in all of these cases and are actively investigating the motives behind each incident.

Police identify suspect in Friday 's shooting near Hempstead High School

News 1212-16-2023

A 23-year-old man named Jairo Cornejo-Crespin from Freeport has been identified as the suspect in a shooting near Hempstead High School. An 18-year-old man was shot and taken to the hospital, where he is expected to survive. The motive for the shooting has not been released, and there is no connection to the high school.

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• Police identify suspect in Friday 's shooting near Hempstead High School

23-year-old L.i. Man Accused Of Attempted Murder In Hempstead Shooting

WagsWoofs12-19-2023

During the arraignment of a 23-year-old Freeport resident, it was revealed that he approached a group of friends near Hempstead High School and fired a shot, targeting one individual. The victim was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery for severe gunshot injuries. The suspect is facing charges of attempted murder.

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• 23-year-old L.i. Man Accused Of Attempted Murder In Hempstead Shooting

LI man charged with murder in fatal beating at Chuck E. Cheese

1010WINS12-19-2023

A 62-year-old man was arraigned on murder charges for allegedly beating another man to death outside a Chuck E. Cheese in 2022. The suspect pleaded not guilty and is due back in court. He was previously indicted on assault, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon charges.

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• LI man charged with murder in fatal beating at Chuck E. Cheese

Hempstead Gang Member Charged in Drive-By Shooting of Bronx School Teacher

Shore News Network12-17-2023

A 27-year-old alleged gang member from Hempstead, Oumar Barry, was arraigned on charges related to a drive-by shooting. The shooting targeted a Bronx school teacher. The details of the incident are not provided in the summary.

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• Hempstead Gang Member Charged in Drive-By Shooting of Bronx School Teacher

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