Officer Involved Shooting in Centerreach


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The Suffolk County Police (SCPD) Homicide Squad and Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Centereach. A knife wielding man was shot dead at the scene.

Sixth Precinct officers responded to the rear of 2505 Middle Country Road at 8:48 a.m. Sunday after a 911 caller reported a disturbance involving a weapon. When officers arrived, they found a 44-year-old man stabbed in the neck.

As a SCPD Officer was rendering life-saving aid to the victim, the suspect, Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegaz, emerged from a nearby wooded area wielding a large knife held above his head. Ordonez-Vanegaz yelled and lunged toward the victim being treated.

One officer fired at Ordonez-Vanegaz, striking him. Ordonez-Vanegaz, 29, who is homeless, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Two officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment for damage to their hearing.

The New York State Attorney General’s Office has been notified of the incident and an investigation is expected.

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Officer Involved Shooting in Centerreach

The Suffolk County Police (SCPD) Homicide Squad and Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Centereach.