Mother of Slain Man Seeks Public's Help To Find Killer On LI: Cops

WEST BABYLON, NY — A New Jersey mother is seeking justice, after her 29-year-old son was slain in West Babylon last summer.

On July 17, 2021, Danie Philistin, of New Jersey, was attending a West Babylon house party when two unknown males approached two of his female friends, verbally abused them and inappropriately touched one of them, police said.

Philistin intervened and was fatally shot in the head by an unknown person outside the residence.

An arrest has yet to be made in the case.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodnery K. Harrison said at a press conference on Wednesday that a fast cash reward of up to $5,000 will be given for information that leads to an arrest.

"We want to hold those in individuals who committed this horrific act accountable," he said.

Philistin held a bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Alfred State University, Harrison said. He also played football and was a youth coach, giving back to his community.

Marie Rosental, Philistin's mother, was joined by family and friends at the press conference, as she tearfully pleaded for her son's justice.

"Daniel was everything to me. He was my only son," she said, holding a picture of Philistin at his college graduation. "He was a good person. He didn't deserve to die like that. Please help me. "

Fast cash rewards are paid within seven days of the arrest.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS or visiting www.p3tips.com.