Police Again Seek Public's Help To Find Slain Man's Killer On LI

WEST BABYLON, NY — Suffolk County Police are once again asking the public's help to identify the person who fatally shot a New Jersey man in West Babylon two years ago.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives
are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person or people who shot a New
Jersey man to death in West Babylon two years ago.

On July 17, 2021, Daniel Philistin, 29, was outside a house party on Gordon Avenue.

Police previously said that two unknown males approached two of his female friends, verbally abused them and inappropriately touched one of them.

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.

Last year, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison held a press conference, announcing a reward of up to $5,000 will be given for information to help lead to an arrest.

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.

His mother, Marie Rosental, pleaded for help at the press conference.

"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. "

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.