Nassau police: Son charged for attempted murder of parents on Christmas

During the dispute, police say he shot his 64-year-old mother, Vincenza Tomessetti, in the head and his 65-year-old father, Rocco Tomessetti, in the back and left wrist.

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Dec 29, 2021, 9:20 AM

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Nassau police: Son charged for attempted murder of parents on Christmas

During the dispute, police say he shot his 64-year-old mother, Vincenza Tomessetti, in the head and his 65-year-old father, Rocco Tomessetti, in the back and left wrist.

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