Hempstead police say a 2021 graduate of Hempstead High School was fatally shot outside of a McDonald's on Wednesday.

The shooting happened in the parking lot of the restaurant on Peninsula Boulevard at 3:48 p.m. Officials say the shooting was a targeted incident.

Police say multiple shots were fired. They say the Hispanic victim, 19, was in the parking lot when the shooter came up behind him and started firing.

One man, who did not want to be identified, said he saw the shooting.

"Two guys came up chasing the guy, the young guy. I guess he was trying to get away," he says. "He was holding up his pants. They shot him. They had masks on, and they ran out that way. It was crazy."

Chief of Police Paul Johnson says there was an officer right in the area who was there in seconds. He says even if the officers get there immediately, the suspects can disappear quickly.

Shot Spotter also picked up the shooting.

The victim has not been identified by police, and no arrests have been made.

Hempstead police say they regularly patrol around the schools and the parking lot where the shooting was.

Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs says it is important to make clear that they want to work with the school district for a safe environment.

On Friday, two new school resource officers are going to be inside of Hempstead High School to try and prevent any gang activity or violence.

Godwin Doe, formerly of Hempstead, says he moved his wife and three children to Albany because he fears for their safety.

"I think Hempstead, we need to wake up," Doe says. "Killing each other is not the way to go."

Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is leading the investigation. They have not given any updates as of 4 p.m. Thursday.