Crime & Safety

Cops ID Teen Killed In New Cassel

The homicide took place Thursday morning.

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the homicide of a 16-year-old Uniondale resident that occurred on Thursday morning in New Cassel.

According to authorities, police responded to Roman Avenue and Costar Street to find Jordan Harris suffering from serious injuries at 1:05 a.m. Newsday reports he was found outside of a home that was hosting a house party with about 100 guests.

He was taken to Nassau University Medical Center were he was pronounced dead.

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Authorities say the teen's killing was intentional, according to Newsday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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