Police: Death of young man whose body was found in Island Park deemed to be a homicide

The victim sustained injuries consistent with being beaten or stabbed, according to a review by the Nassau County Medical Examiner's Office.

News 12 Staff

Apr 25, 2025, 7:40 PM

Updated 4 hr ago

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Nassau County police say the death of a young man whose body was found in Island Park earlier this month has been determined to be a homicide.
The victim sustained injuries consistent with being beaten or stabbed, according to a review by the Nassau County Medical Examiner's Office.
Police have described the victim as a Black or Hispanic male and approximately 15 to 20 years old. Officials released photos of the victim's clothing to help the public identify him.
The body was found on April 8 at a dock near Railroad Place.