MTA Police have identified three additional suspects in connection with the October 9 shooting at the Bellport Long Island Rail Road station, according to a various reports.
MTA Police Chief Thomas Taffe said investigators are working with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office to determine each individual’s role in the shooting and whether additional criminal charges are warranted.
The three additional suspects have not been publicly identified, and authorities have not announced any arrests or charges against them.
For more details about the shooting and the initial arrest, click here to read our earlier coverage.
The shooting left a 17-year-old injured and led to the arrest of Jahmez Cureton, who is accused in connection with the incident.
Police also confirmed that the 17-year-old shooting victim was arrested on an unrelated out-of-state warrant. Earlier reports had indicated that the teenager had an outstanding warrant but did not specify that it originated outside New York.
The identification of three additional suspects marks a new development in the investigation, which remains active as authorities determine whether further charges will be filed.
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