Update 3 [4/21/26 at 7am]: Suffolk County Police have confirmed that a man was shot and killed in Huntington Station on April 20.
According to police, a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot behind One Stop Deli, located at 150 West Pulaski Road, at approximately 4:15 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Huntington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the killing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Update 2 [4/20/26]: Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives confirmed that they are investigating a targeted shooting that killed one person on Pulaski Street in Huntington Station at approximately 4:15 p.m. on April 20. The investigation is ongoing.
Update 1 [4/20/26]: Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin addressed the incident in a public statement, confirming she is in contact with law enforcement as the situation develops.
“I have been in close contact with leadership at the Second Precinct following the calls I’ve received regarding the incident on Pulaski Road and Railroad Street. I am deeply concerned, and I will continue working closely with law enforcement as they gather all the facts,” Sanin said.
She urged anyone with information to come forward.
“I encourage anyone with information to please contact the Second Precinct—anonymously if you prefer. Community cooperation is essential to ensuring accountability and safety.”
Sanin also emphasized the broader impact on the community.
“Violence in any form impacts not only those directly involved, but also families and the fabric of our entire community. We all have a role to play in fostering a safer, more connected Huntington Station.”
She added that her office is available to assist residents and connect them with resources, stating she remains “committed to working toward peace and safety in our community.”
Original report below [4/20/26]:
Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media indicate a person was shot near the Long Island Rail Road station in Huntington Station on Monday, prompting a large police response and service disruptions.
According to multiple posts, the incident was reported near West Pulaski Road and Railroad Street, where a 30-year-old man allegedly suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. CPR was reportedly in progress at the scene, and a helicopter was observed overhead. These details have not yet been confirmed by law enforcement.
Separate unverified accounts suggest the incident may be connected to a dispute that began earlier in Jamaica, Queens, and continued onto a train heading eastbound. Passengers reportedly alerted authorities before the situation escalated, though officials have not confirmed that sequence of events.
Law enforcement agencies, including Suffolk County Police, are said to be searching for a suspect who may have fled the area on foot. As of now, no arrests have been confirmed.
The reported shooting has led to delays on the Long Island Rail Road, with service impacted in both directions near Huntington Station. Drivers in the area also reported road closures and heavy police presence near the railroad crossing.
Authorities have not released an official statement, and the details remain under investigation. The condition of the victim has not been confirmed. Suffolk Police have not confirmed the event and said if and when they get any information they will send it along.
This is an evolving story and we will update this article as more detail become available.
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