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Retired priest dies of injuries following home invasion
Posted: Updated:A retired priest whose Shelter Island home was targeted in a home invasion last month has died.
Officials say 87-year-old Rev. Canon Paul Wancura, a retired Episcopal priest, passed away from his injuries sustained during the burglary.
As News 12 has reported, Wancura was discovered tied up and barely conscious during a welfare check in his Shelter Island home back in March, church officials said. Officials said he had possibly been left there for days.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Victim of Shelter Island invasion ID’d as retired priest
Wancura had been airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Center for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
No arrests have been made in the case. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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Storm Watch: Strong storms could bring heavy rain, high winds
Storm Watch: Strong storms could bring heavy rain, high winds
A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible with street flooding
A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible with street flooding
Teen accused of bringing loaded, illegal gun to hospital
Teen accused of bringing loaded, illegal gun to hospital
Police say 17-year-old Pouchino Alexandre, of East Meadow, was being checked out Sunday after suffering a medical problem.
Police say 17-year-old Pouchino Alexandre, of East Meadow, was being checked out Sunday after suffering a medical problem.
Woman accused of stealing from Hicksville doctor
Woman accused of stealing from Hicksville doctor
According to police, between July of 2016 and November of 2017 she stole checks from the business.
According to police, between July of 2016 and November of 2017 she stole checks from the business.
School officials: Sachem North High School student has died
School officials: Sachem North High School student has died
Police confirm they received a call at 9:15 p.m. to the high school in response to a sick or injured person.
Police confirm they received a call at 9:15 p.m. to the high school in response to a sick or injured person.
Tasty Tuesday: Appetizers on Long Island
Tasty Tuesday: Appetizers on Long Island
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
Poll: World Emoji Day
Poll: World Emoji Day
Today is World Emoji Day! Do you use emoji characters when texting your friends?
Today is World Emoji Day! Do you use emoji characters when texting your friends?
Today is World Emoji Day! Do you use emoji characters when texting your friends?
Suffolk Federal Credit Union settles lending discrimination suit
Suffolk Federal Credit Union settles lending discrimination suit
The Suffolk Federal Credit Union reached a settlement with a housing group in a case over alleged lending discrimination against African-Americans and Latinos.
The Suffolk Federal Credit Union reached a settlement with a housing group in a case over alleged lending discrimination against African-Americans and Latinos.
The Suffolk Federal Credit Union reached a settlement with a housing group in a case over alleged lending discrimination against African-Americans and Latinos.
Police: Seaford man had illegal assault rifles inside home with kids
Police: Seaford man had illegal assault rifles inside home with kids
A Seaford man was found to have illegal assault rifles inside his home where children live, police say.
A Seaford man was found to have illegal assault rifles inside his home where children live, police say.
Program to help moms recover from drug addiction expands
Program to help moms recover from drug addiction expands
A program that helps women recover from drug addiction is expanding its operation on Long Island.
A program that helps women recover from drug addiction is expanding its operation on Long Island.
Sen. Schumer calls for easier access to health care for veterans
Sen. Schumer calls for easier access to health care for veterans
The senator wrote a letter to the VA on Monday pushing for approval of construction of an outpatient facility on the North Shore of Nassau County.
The senator wrote a letter to the VA on Monday pushing for approval of construction of an outpatient facility on the North Shore of Nassau County.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
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