Reward Offered After 15-Year-Old Boy Killed in Triple Shooting at Long Island Park
Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave
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Summary
- A shooting at a barbecue gathering in East Meadow, Long Island, resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy, Quacere "Chase" Hagans, and left two men critically injured.
- The incident, linked to a Bloods gang group, occurred after an argument escalated into gunfire. A 17-year-old was charged with weapon possession but not with firing a weapon.
- Police are investigating and awaiting forensic results to determine further charges. A reward is being offrered.
Timeline
Police are offering a reward for information as no one has been officially charged, and investigators say they are awaiting forensic results while working to identify additional people involved.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old charged was not accused of firing but was seen running from the park after the shooting, per local news reports.
The 15-year-old killed has been identified as Quacere "Chase" Hagans, per local news reports.
Police believe they have the shooter in custody, but are awaiting forensic testing results on ballistic evidence and weapons recovered at the scene before charges are filed.
According to News12, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated the deceased 15-year-old is believed to be the second shooter after it was reportedly discovered that he had one of the weapons involved.
Officials say the shooting took place near Field 2 by the tennis courts and playground, and the crowd included people from Suffolk County and the Bronx. Police have not released additional details about the second person reportedly taken into custody.
The two surviving victims have been identified as men ages 28 and 31 and are now listed in critical condition, according to News 12. Police say the shooting happened during a barbecue gathering that had been promoted on social media and was linked to a Bloods gang group.
A high-capacity 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity near where the teen was detained, along with shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors say the weapon is the same caliber used in the shooting, but there is no evidence the teen fired it.
A 17-year-old from Westbury has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and held without bail in connection to the shooting, according to Newsday. Prosecutors say the teen was seen trying to flee the scene and was taken into custody after entering a gated area inside the park.
New details indicate the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. during a barbeque gathering where an argument between two individuals escalated into gunfire, and two armed suspects were taken into custody as police continue investigating.
All three victims were transported to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead and the other two remain in surgery but stable.
A 15-year-old boy has now been confirmed dead and two others injured after the shooting, according to CBS New York.
The user also reports that one person may have been killed in the shooting. This is unconfirmed.
A Citizen user on the scene reports that police are searching for any possible suspects. Some have already been taken into custody, per the report.
The circumstances of the shooting are also unclear at this time.
It's not yet known how many people were struck or the severity of their injuries.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in East Meadow on Long Island, per a report from CBS News citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave.
Police have not yet released any details regarding suspects or victims.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence at the park with the entrance blocked. Firefighters and EMS are on the the scene. The investigation is still active.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1 Park Blvd.
Police are offering a reward for information as no one has been officially charged, and investigators say they are awaiting forensic results while working to identify additional people involved.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old charged was not accused of firing but was seen running from the park after the shooting, per local news reports.
The 15-year-old killed has been identified as Quacere "Chase" Hagans, per local news reports.
Police believe they have the shooter in custody, but are awaiting forensic testing results on ballistic evidence and weapons recovered at the scene before charges are filed.
According to News12, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated the deceased 15-year-old is believed to be the second shooter after it was reportedly discovered that he had one of the weapons involved.
Officials say the shooting took place near Field 2 by the tennis courts and playground, and the crowd included people from Suffolk County and the Bronx. Police have not released additional details about the second person reportedly taken into custody.
The two surviving victims have been identified as men ages 28 and 31 and are now listed in critical condition, according to News 12. Police say the shooting happened during a barbecue gathering that had been promoted on social media and was linked to a Bloods gang group.
A high-capacity 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity near where the teen was detained, along with shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors say the weapon is the same caliber used in the shooting, but there is no evidence the teen fired it.
A 17-year-old from Westbury has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and held without bail in connection to the shooting, according to Newsday. Prosecutors say the teen was seen trying to flee the scene and was taken into custody after entering a gated area inside the park.
New details indicate the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. during a barbeque gathering where an argument between two individuals escalated into gunfire, and two armed suspects were taken into custody as police continue investigating.
All three victims were transported to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead and the other two remain in surgery but stable.
A 15-year-old boy has now been confirmed dead and two others injured after the shooting, according to CBS New York.
The user also reports that one person may have been killed in the shooting. This is unconfirmed.
A Citizen user on the scene reports that police are searching for any possible suspects. Some have already been taken into custody, per the report.
The circumstances of the shooting are also unclear at this time.
It's not yet known how many people were struck or the severity of their injuries.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in East Meadow on Long Island, per a report from CBS News citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave.
Police have not yet released any details regarding suspects or victims.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence at the park with the entrance blocked. Firefighters and EMS are on the the scene. The investigation is still active.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1 Park Blvd.
Police are offering a reward for information as no one has been officially charged, and investigators say they are awaiting forensic results while working to identify additional people involved.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old charged was not accused of firing but was seen running from the park after the shooting, per local news reports.
The 15-year-old killed has been identified as Quacere "Chase" Hagans, per local news reports.
Police believe they have the shooter in custody, but are awaiting forensic testing results on ballistic evidence and weapons recovered at the scene before charges are filed.
According to News12, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated the deceased 15-year-old is believed to be the second shooter after it was reportedly discovered that he had one of the weapons involved.
Officials say the shooting took place near Field 2 by the tennis courts and playground, and the crowd included people from Suffolk County and the Bronx. Police have not released additional details about the second person reportedly taken into custody.
The two surviving victims have been identified as men ages 28 and 31 and are now listed in critical condition, according to News 12. Police say the shooting happened during a barbecue gathering that had been promoted on social media and was linked to a Bloods gang group.
A high-capacity 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity near where the teen was detained, along with shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors say the weapon is the same caliber used in the shooting, but there is no evidence the teen fired it.
A 17-year-old from Westbury has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and held without bail in connection to the shooting, according to Newsday. Prosecutors say the teen was seen trying to flee the scene and was taken into custody after entering a gated area inside the park.
New details indicate the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. during a barbeque gathering where an argument between two individuals escalated into gunfire, and two armed suspects were taken into custody as police continue investigating.
All three victims were transported to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead and the other two remain in surgery but stable.
A 15-year-old boy has now been confirmed dead and two others injured after the shooting, according to CBS New York.
The user also reports that one person may have been killed in the shooting. This is unconfirmed.
A Citizen user on the scene reports that police are searching for any possible suspects. Some have already been taken into custody, per the report.
The circumstances of the shooting are also unclear at this time.
It's not yet known how many people were struck or the severity of their injuries.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in East Meadow on Long Island, per a report from CBS News citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave.
Police have not yet released any details regarding suspects or victims.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence at the park with the entrance blocked. Firefighters and EMS are on the the scene. The investigation is still active.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1 Park Blvd.
Police are offering a reward for information as no one has been officially charged, and investigators say they are awaiting forensic results while working to identify additional people involved.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old charged was not accused of firing but was seen running from the park after the shooting, per local news reports.
The 15-year-old killed has been identified as Quacere "Chase" Hagans, per local news reports.
Police believe they have the shooter in custody, but are awaiting forensic testing results on ballistic evidence and weapons recovered at the scene before charges are filed.
According to News12, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated the deceased 15-year-old is believed to be the second shooter after it was reportedly discovered that he had one of the weapons involved.
Officials say the shooting took place near Field 2 by the tennis courts and playground, and the crowd included people from Suffolk County and the Bronx. Police have not released additional details about the second person reportedly taken into custody.
The two surviving victims have been identified as men ages 28 and 31 and are now listed in critical condition, according to News 12. Police say the shooting happened during a barbecue gathering that had been promoted on social media and was linked to a Bloods gang group.
A high-capacity 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity near where the teen was detained, along with shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors say the weapon is the same caliber used in the shooting, but there is no evidence the teen fired it.
A 17-year-old from Westbury has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and held without bail in connection to the shooting, according to Newsday. Prosecutors say the teen was seen trying to flee the scene and was taken into custody after entering a gated area inside the park.
New details indicate the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. during a barbeque gathering where an argument between two individuals escalated into gunfire, and two armed suspects were taken into custody as police continue investigating.
All three victims were transported to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead and the other two remain in surgery but stable.
A 15-year-old boy has now been confirmed dead and two others injured after the shooting, according to CBS New York.
The user also reports that one person may have been killed in the shooting. This is unconfirmed.
A Citizen user on the scene reports that police are searching for any possible suspects. Some have already been taken into custody, per the report.
The circumstances of the shooting are also unclear at this time.
It's not yet known how many people were struck or the severity of their injuries.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in East Meadow on Long Island, per a report from CBS News citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave.
Police have not yet released any details regarding suspects or victims.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence at the park with the entrance blocked. Firefighters and EMS are on the the scene. The investigation is still active.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1 Park Blvd.
Police are offering a reward for information as no one has been officially charged, and investigators say they are awaiting forensic results while working to identify additional people involved.
Prosecutors said the 17-year-old charged was not accused of firing but was seen running from the park after the shooting, per local news reports.
The 15-year-old killed has been identified as Quacere "Chase" Hagans, per local news reports.
Police believe they have the shooter in custody, but are awaiting forensic testing results on ballistic evidence and weapons recovered at the scene before charges are filed.
According to News12, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder stated the deceased 15-year-old is believed to be the second shooter after it was reportedly discovered that he had one of the weapons involved.
Officials say the shooting took place near Field 2 by the tennis courts and playground, and the crowd included people from Suffolk County and the Bronx. Police have not released additional details about the second person reportedly taken into custody.
The two surviving victims have been identified as men ages 28 and 31 and are now listed in critical condition, according to News 12. Police say the shooting happened during a barbecue gathering that had been promoted on social media and was linked to a Bloods gang group.
A high-capacity 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity near where the teen was detained, along with shell casings at the scene. Prosecutors say the weapon is the same caliber used in the shooting, but there is no evidence the teen fired it.
A 17-year-old from Westbury has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and held without bail in connection to the shooting, according to Newsday. Prosecutors say the teen was seen trying to flee the scene and was taken into custody after entering a gated area inside the park.
New details indicate the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. during a barbeque gathering where an argument between two individuals escalated into gunfire, and two armed suspects were taken into custody as police continue investigating.
All three victims were transported to a hospital where the teen was pronounced dead and the other two remain in surgery but stable.
A 15-year-old boy has now been confirmed dead and two others injured after the shooting, according to CBS New York.
The user also reports that one person may have been killed in the shooting. This is unconfirmed.
A Citizen user on the scene reports that police are searching for any possible suspects. Some have already been taken into custody, per the report.
The circumstances of the shooting are also unclear at this time.
It's not yet known how many people were struck or the severity of their injuries.
Multiple people were shot Wednesday night in East Meadow on Long Island, per a report from CBS News citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hempstead Tpke & Merrick Ave.
Police have not yet released any details regarding suspects or victims.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence at the park with the entrance blocked. Firefighters and EMS are on the the scene. The investigation is still active.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1 Park Blvd.
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I blame the parents at 15 the boy should be home finishing his homework and getting ready to go to school the next day weekends okay I never in my life heard of a barbecue on a weekday when theirs school the next day the parents need to keep track of their kids and be strict in what they do taking drugs and keeping guns in the house wake up parents before you loose your kids to unnecessary violence
A mother’s worst night mare. Condolences to his family. Sad.
What have we become? Please people value each other! Teach this at home. All love begins at home . We all can do our part! Love to you all
@VMFM exactly
It gets a little warm and this happens . I can’t imagine how the summer will be .🤦🏽♀️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I blame the parents at 15 the boy should be home finishing his homework and getting ready to go to school the next day weekends okay I never in my life heard of a barbecue on a weekday when theirs school the next day the parents need to keep track of their kids and be strict in what they do taking drugs and keeping guns in the house wake up parents before you loose your kids to unnecessary violence
A mother’s worst night mare. Condolences to his family. Sad.
What have we become? Please people value each other! Teach this at home. All love begins at home . We all can do our part! Love to you all
@VMFM exactly
It gets a little warm and this happens . I can’t imagine how the summer will be .🤦🏽♀️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I blame the parents at 15 the boy should be home finishing his homework and getting ready to go to school the next day weekends okay I never in my life heard of a barbecue on a weekday when theirs school the next day the parents need to keep track of their kids and be strict in what they do taking drugs and keeping guns in the house wake up parents before you loose your kids to unnecessary violence
A mother’s worst night mare. Condolences to his family. Sad.
What have we become? Please people value each other! Teach this at home. All love begins at home . We all can do our part! Love to you all
@VMFM exactly
It gets a little warm and this happens . I can’t imagine how the summer will be .🤦🏽♀️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I blame the parents at 15 the boy should be home finishing his homework and getting ready to go to school the next day weekends okay I never in my life heard of a barbecue on a weekday when theirs school the next day the parents need to keep track of their kids and be strict in what they do taking drugs and keeping guns in the house wake up parents before you loose your kids to unnecessary violence
A mother’s worst night mare. Condolences to his family. Sad.
What have we become? Please people value each other! Teach this at home. All love begins at home . We all can do our part! Love to you all
@VMFM exactly
It gets a little warm and this happens . I can’t imagine how the summer will be .🤦🏽♀️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
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I blame the parents at 15 the boy should be home finishing his homework and getting ready to go to school the next day weekends okay I never in my life heard of a barbecue on a weekday when theirs school the next day the parents need to keep track of their kids and be strict in what they do taking drugs and keeping guns in the house wake up parents before you loose your kids to unnecessary violence
A mother’s worst night mare. Condolences to his family. Sad.
What have we become? Please people value each other! Teach this at home. All love begins at home . We all can do our part! Love to you all
@VMFM exactly
It gets a little warm and this happens . I can’t imagine how the summer will be .🤦🏽♀️
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿