Crime & Safety
Body Found Floating In Island Park Ruled Homicide: Police
The man's body was located near a dock earlier this month, police said.
ISLAND PARK, NY — The death of a man, found earlier this month floating in the water off Island Park, has been ruled a homicide, police said.
The body was found on April 8 near a dock on Railroad Place.
The county's Medical Examiner's office said the victim sustained injuries consistent with being beaten and stabbed, police said.
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The victim, described as a male black or hispanic, approximately 15-20 years old, has not identified.
He was 5'4’’ tall and approximately 130 pounds. He was found wearing clothing description a beige t-shirt with black lettering and black cargo joggers with tactical pockets.
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Police ask anyone who may know the identity of the deceased victim to please contact the Nassau County Homicide Squad at (516) 573-7788.
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