Copyright 2023 Newsday. ", MORE:Police: 2 men shot in Port Jefferson Village parking lot. By: News 12 Staff A man was fatally shot in Port Jefferson Wednesday, police say. The 20-year-old man accused in a shooting over the weekend in Port Jefferson Village was released Monday on $25,000 bail. Islip, The mayor says the State Liquor Authority currently allows bars in the village to stay open until 4 a.m. She may ask the state to impose an earlier curfew. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said that specifically, Garcia was convicted by a jury on Thursday, April 7 of: Tierney said that on March 24, 2021, Garcia shot Bliss once in the stomach at approximately 3:30 p.m. in Port Jefferson, which caused him to die within minutes. Port Jefferson Local News 56,925 visits in the last 30 days Edited by Peggy Spellman Hoey Hauppauge, NY | News | 16h Suffolk To Review Complaints Of Police Misconduct Through Portal The. He added that he did not pay attention to exactly what they were saying. "We do not believe this was a random attack," Beyrer also said. GreaterPortJeff is part of Greater Long Island Media Group. March is National Kidney Month, and we are honoring this by including a story by a woman whose search for a kidney donor to save her life had many twists [] $20. A camera hooked up to the Suffolk County Police Department's Real Time Crime Center captured the dispute. Prosecutors said that there were multiple surveillance cameras that captured the shooting, which depicted Garcia deliberately firing the gun at Bliss before attempting to keep shooting when the gun jammed. Smithtown & Just before 10 a.m. Sunday, Richmond County deputies responded to the 3600 block of Windsor Spring Road for a fight. Or bottle and I suggest the. "As you know, time goes fast and he's going to be out before he knows it," he said. However, they say the individuals involved knew each other. ", MORE:Police: 2 men shot in Port Jefferson Village parking lot. Man suspected of shooting at officers Saturday night has been arrested in Novi Tyler James Hood shot at officers Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the area of Puritan Avenue and Beaverland Street 2. A man named Antonio says Bliss had just ordered two pizzas from him, but then abruptly walked outside, saying he'd be back. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. But I do know a lot about the people who were shot. In the photo, the car appears to be a sports car with a spoiler wing on the back. March 11 8pm, (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match". The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference to discuss a shooting where a deputy killed a man in Terrytown earlier this week. The shooting happened in the 700 . Police say two young men were shot outside of Tommy . According to SCPD, two men were shot in a parking lot at 1:56 a.m. The last fatal shooting in the four-square-mile village of about 9,700 residents occurred in October 2019, also on Main Street, and not far from Wednesday's. Port Jefferson resident Theodore. The two men knew each other from "past associations" and one of the men shot the . 76-year-old man struck and killed by vehicle while riding bike Sunday in Newport News Police responded to the intersection of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Thimble Shoals Boulevard in the. Police have determined both were targeted by a single individual, although it's unclear what led to the shooting. Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter At Comsewogue High + Happenings, Port Jeff Margot Garant To Run For Town Supervisor + Sunday Events, Festival of One Acts Plays A Sold Out Success at Theatre Three, Premiere Dinner By Port Jefferson Country Club + PJMSH Blood Drive, Vehicle Overturns On NY Route 112 In Coram; All Lanes Closed: 511NY, Pedestrian Hit By Port Jefferson Train + Happenings & Open Houses, 7 Days to St Pats U2 Tribute Concert! Politi said that at the root of the case was whether Ladd had acted in self-defense, but further review of evidence, videos, witness statements, and the chronology of the events, he believed it was "wise to resolve the case by taking the plea.". Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. She added that she's prepared to put certain protocols in place to make sure the village stays safe. Terrance Watson is charged with assaulting Nederland man Brandon Scott. This is not who we are in Port Jeff," Mayor Margot Garant said Wednesday night. Alexandra Koch, Augusta Chronicle. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (Shutterstock) PORT JEFFERSON, NY Two people were injured in a shooting on Main Street in Port Jefferson on Wednesday night, Suffolk police said. March 11 8pm, (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match". To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Bliss' mother has set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses, saying her husband has been laid off for most of the year because of the pandemic. Port Jefferson Station, NY - February 27, 2017 - Having pled guilty to one count of assault in the first degree, a 23 year old homeless man was sentenced to 17 years in state prison today. Mayor Margot Garant says she has zero tolerance for the recent gun violence, which includes a fatal shooting on Main Street back in March. North Fork, Suffolk County Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday in Port Jefferson village. Pre-St. Patricks weekend Dinner and a Show. U2 and Journey hits by top NY Tribute bands! March 11 8pm, (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match". Port Jeff WinterTide Concert Series: Rob Europe + Upcoming Events, Port Jeff Documentaries Series Kicks Off On March 6 + Blood Drive, U.S. PORT JEFFERSON, NY A man was shot to death in Port Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County police said. All rights reserved. 2 Good Samaritans pull man out of sinking car in Port Jefferson. March 11 8pm, (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match". "The fact that he's alive is a miracle OK," says Micari. /. Suffolk County Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday in Port Jefferson village. Investigators say 19-year-old Joseph Garcia was the gunman who pulled the trigger at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, killing 25-year-old David Bliss Jr. on Main Street. Morgan Lentes. Suffolk police say at this time, they don't believe it was gang related. They are currently looking for the shooter. In audio on the video, Garcia admitted to the shooting and had plans to flee the area to avoid being arrested. On the page, Theresa Bliss says David was her "beautiful, loving, caring, blue-eyed boy," as well as her "first born" and a "piece of her heart.". Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office and the 24th Judicial Circuit's DA's announced that 37-year-old Erick Dewyane Lindsey is charged with two counts of capital murder in the death of his uncle, 63-year-old Willie Lindsey Jr. News Chelsea man charged with distribution of obscene material of child Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:28 AM PST | By WBRC Staff Suffolk police say at this time, they don't believe it was gang related. Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man shot in front of 122 Main Street. The suspect is still on the loose. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Sat. Food + Drink, Greater Port Jefferson, Greater Rockville Centre, Greater Roslyn, New LI Restaurants. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. RELATED: Port Arthur police reporting Thursday shooting The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Dallas Avenue. She also says she extended the hours of her village constables from midnight until 2 a.m. Replies have been disabled on this article. . "I'm saddened it happened in broad daylight on a village street.". The 20-year-old man accused in a shooting over the weekend in Port Jefferson Village was released Monday on $25,000 bail. Pre-St. Patricks weekend Dinner and a Show. Ladd's attorney, Steven Politi, says his client has no prior criminal history and was "being pursued" by the people he called "alleged victims." Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter At Comsewogue High + Happenings, 7 Days to St Pats U2 Tribute Concert! Aaron Mesmer reports. Sat 18. Micari says the gun violence on Long Island is crazy. The two victims were shot . The. There is no word from police on the victim's identity. Peggy Spellman. Chicago (/ k o / shih-KAH-goh, locally also / k o / shih-KAW-goh; Miami-Illinois: Shikaakwa; Ojibwe: Zhigaagong) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the third most populous in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles.With a population of 2,746,388 in the 2020 census, it is also the most populous city in the Midwest. An employee at Jefferson Hospital armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and wearing body armor shot and killed a co-worker inside the Center City, Philadelphia, hospital early Monday, police said. She also says she extended the hours of her village constables from midnight until 2 a.m. Port Jefferson resident Theodore Scoville, 50, was fatally shot by the owner of a Main Street liquor store, police said at the time. A 43-year-old certified nursing assistant was fatally shot at a Philadelphia hospital early Monday morning, and the suspect was a coworker of the shooting victim, police said. Antonio says it seemed like Bliss knew the shooter, or the other people in the car. A Port Jefferson teenager was arraigned in court on Sunday after allegedly killing a man in his town. By: News 12 Staff. "I don't believe my client shot anyone," says Politi. Upon arrival, officers found a man on the ground with a gunshot wound. I don't know who shot them, but I know about the people who were shot. The Port Jefferson man has been sentenced for murder. The Hamptons. This senseless act of violence was caused by a verbal dispute, which (Garcia) later joked about as if the life of the victim had no value, Tierney said. "Because from an evidentiary standpoint, there could have been a situation where a juror would have found that he didn't, in fact, defend himself justifiably under the law," he said. "We are deeply saddened by this event today. Sat. 6. Antonio and Brittany Fabian, who works right across the street, say it's frightening and unusual for there to be gunfire in the middle of the afternoon on Main Street in Port Jefferson Village. Officers were sent to Main Street near Arden Place around 3:35 p.m.. "I can guarantee that my son is not a gang member," says Frank Micari, the father of one of the victims. They were the first to respond to the shooting and help one of the victims. A surveillance photo obtained by News 12 shows what sources say is one of the people involved in a fatal shooting in Port Jefferson this week. The two victims were shot around 7:15 p.m. on Main Street. He also says the two men who were shot are dangerous and violent. Scoville walked into the store and swung a samurai sword at a close distance to the store owner who then fired a single shot, police said. Metairie woman, man whose car she entered tell conflicting stories about sex, $340 Mar 2,. "I don't believe my client possessed a weapon. By Chris Boyle March 03, 2022. The 20-year-old man accused in a shooting over the weekend in Port Jefferson Village was released Monday on $25,000 bail. He said the suspect's "violent past" dates back to 2005, when he was arrested for domestic violence and battery, followed by an arrest in 2012 on charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault. 2 dead in LI wrong-way crash. They are currently looking for the shooter. On that day, Orange Police were called to the Home Depot. "I heard, like one shot, two guys just came out, like a black car, they parked right in the front," says Antonio. while walking on Main Street to pick up a pizza. Witnesses told News 12 that a fight escalated and several shots rang out. Nursing assistant fatally shot by coworker at Jefferson Hospital was 'good man,' father says. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police say the shooting happened at 3:30 p.m. on Main Street near West Broadway, in front of a Dunkin' location. Theres too much of that going on right now. The 3:35 p.m. slaying occurred on Main Street near West Broadway, police said. Detectives asked anyone with information to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Easter Bunny Appearances At Long Island Malls: Info, 3 Upcoming Open Houses In The Port Jefferson Area. The office said the shooting happened just before 3 p.m. when a gunman fatally shot two people a man and a woman inside the store. About 3 a.m., the 27-year-old was a passenger in a vehicle with his friend in the 5100 block of West Agatite Avenue when . According to SCPD, two men were shot in a parking lot at 1:56 a.m. But I do know a lot about the people who were shot. Officers on Thursday afternoon arrested a 23-year-old Jefferson City. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said that specifically, Garcia was convicted by a jury on Thursday, April 7 of: Criminal contempt. More information has come after a man was fatally shot after he reportedly fired a gun at Jefferson Parish deputies from a gas station bathroom over the weekend. Robert E. Ward, of unincorporated Jefferson . I don't know who shot them, but I know about the people who were shot. The Suffolk County Police Department issued a statement saying, "In addition to regular patrols in the area, the department has officers specifically tasked with patrolling the Village of Port Jefferson during peak times of activity. The event is free of charge and is. October 4, 2021 6:35am. Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter At Comsewogue High + Happenings, 7 Days to St Pats U2 Tribute Concert! ORANGE, TX 2 DAYS AGO 12NewsNow Garant said she had been briefed by Suffolk police investigators about the shooting. "I can guarantee that my son is not a gang member," says Frank Micari, the father of one of the victims. She added that she's prepared to put certain protocols in place to make sure the village stays safe. Police noted he was also charged with third-degree tampering with a witness for "an unrelated upcoming legal proceeding.". A man named Antonio says Bliss had just ordered two pizzas from him, but then abruptly walked outside, saying he'd be back. For something like this to happen is very upsetting as quaint as we are in Port Jefferson, we are not immune to that kind of activity. A man was shot and killed in broad daylight on Wednesday in Long Island, cops said. He's a good kid.". A Long Island man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for a fatal shooting in broad daylight after getting into a verbal altercation turned deadly, the DA announced. Ladd's attorney, Steven Politi, says his client has no prior criminal history and was "being pursued" by the people he called "alleged victims." The incident happened on July 4, 2019. An argument between two men in the heart of Port Jefferson Village Wednesday afternoon ended with one of them fatally shot and the other driving away, Suffolk police and the mayor said. The shooting happened on Main Street near West Broadway around 3:35. As HUD noted, this reduction could save an average borrower $800 a year. U2 and Journey hits by top NY Tribute bands! PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday morning in Pueblo left one man with life-threatening injuries. and last updated 3:46 PM, Mar 03, 2023. Easter Bunny Appearances At Long Island Malls: Info, 3 Upcoming Open Houses In The Port Jefferson Area. An argument between two men in the heart of Port Jefferson Village Wednesday afternoon ended with one of them fatally shot and the other driving away, Suffolk police and the mayor said. "It's going to be crystal clear," she said. Emergency crews were called to the crash just before 9 a.m. Sunday, where they found the car just off the road by the off-ramp from southbound I-5 to SE Everett Mall Way. Police say two young men were shot outside of Tommy's Place on Main Street after an argument early Saturday morning. PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY A Long Island man who pleaded guilty to a double shooting stemming from a 2021 brawl outside of a bar was sentenced last week to eight years in prison followed by five years of parole, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney's office said. "That's kind of scary, just knowing that someone is just walking around shooting people over something stupid," she says. Jenna's Law establishes determinate sentences for first-time violent felony offenders, requiring their imprisonment for a longer period of at least six-sevenths of their sentences, despite good behavior, according to the state's Department of Correctional Services. Sunoco of Port Jefferson Station at 200 Route 112 will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pickup for boxes . Micari says it's not fair that the defendant is out on bail while his son is laying in a hospital bed. Brookhaven, The DA noted that Bliss did not know Garcia at the time of the shooting, and had gotten into a verbal dispute with him. MORE: Detectives ID victim in Port Jeff shooting. The 2019 shooting was a "clear case of self-defense," police said. 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"They had like an argument with those two guys, and then I saw two guys came out, it happened so quick, less than a minute I think, I just heard one shot," he says. He goes to work every day. PORT JEFFERSON, NY A man was shot to death in Port Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County police said. Upon arrival, officers found the man, now identified as 25-year-old David Bliss, of Shirley, on the ground with a gunshot wound. Ethan Ladd, of Port Jefferson Station, is facing two counts of assault. Two people were injured during a shooting in Port Jefferson on Wednesday, according to an official. . The call of the shooting earlier this week promoted Port Arthur Independent School District to lock-down nearby . Neither the suspect nor the victim were from Port Jefferson, she said. Additionally, the department is in the process of bolstering patrols on the weekends and is reviewing other possible measures to add police presence to the area. "The fact that he's alive is a miracle OK," says Micari. ", Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Workers at nearby Tommy's Place helped the other victim until ambulances and Suffolk police arrived. "Two individuals had an argument," Garant said. Ladd pleaded guilty to the top charge of attempted murder back in April. Additionally, the department is in the process of bolstering patrols on the weekends and is reviewing other possible measures to add police presence to the area. The mayor says the State Liquor Authority currently allows bars in the village to stay open until 4 a.m. She may ask the state to impose an earlier curfew. Port Jefferson resident Joseph Garcia, age 20, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after being convicted of murdering Shirley resident David Bliss, age 25, in March 2021. Pindar Vineyards Port Jefferson Store 5 Wineries & Vineyards By Outandabouttravels also have duck walk wines and all flavors of pindar wines.can be bought by the glass ful. "I don't believe my client shot anyone," says Politi. He's a good kid.". He's a union electrician. Authorities say Scott lived in the McDonalds Chapel Community. Sources: Surveillance picture shows gunman in deadly Port Jefferson shooting, Detectives ID victim in Port Jeff shooting, Suffolk PD: 19-year-old charged with murder in Port Jefferson shooting, Police: Man fatally shot in downtown Port Jefferson. Port Jefferson Patch Today at 11:10 AM A 2016 Ram, driven by a 66-year-old man, collided with a 2005 Mitsub . Neither the victim's nor the suspect's identity were immediately available Wednesday night and police had not announced an arrest. Show Fewer . A 19 year old man was standing in front of 101 Aycock Place in Coram when he was shot in his side at around 10:10 p.m. March 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT. He's a union electrician. Frank Micari's son, 23, and his 20-year-old friend were both injured in the shooting. Here's how to meet the Easter Bunny at one of the three Simon-owned malls. Ladd had never been arrested before, lived at home, worked with his father, and had plans to go to college and take courses in Liberal Arts during the fall of 2021, said his attorney, Steven Politi of Central Islip. Ethan Ladd, of Port Jefferson Station, is facing two counts of assault. Community news and so much more for the people of Port Jefferson, N.Y., and its neighbors. The incident happened outside a bar around 2 a.m. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says a man whose body was found Tuesday morning was attacked by a pack of dogs. Police say the shooting happened at 3:30 p.m. on Main Street near West Broadway, in front of a Dunkin' location. Port Jeff WinterTide Concert Series: Rob Europe + Upcoming Events, Port Jeff Documentaries Series Kicks Off On March 6 + Blood Drive, U.S. Garant said a camera, near the scene of the deadly shooting, is directly linked to Suffolk police and should help homicide detectives with their investigation. UPDATE: Police investigating shooting report at Port Arthur apartment complex Here's what you can expect at this year's Cajun Heritage Fest Area man sentenced to 40 years in jail after . The 20-year-old man accused in a shooting over the weekend in Port Jefferson Village was released Monday on $25,000 bail. Ethan Ladd of Port. The shooting took place on the. The crash occurred around 10 a.m. on the exit ramp to Gandy Boulevard. The shooting took place on the street, near Linden Place, just after 7 p.m., according to police. PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A teenager has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Port Jefferson. The man was pronounced dead at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, police said. Further details were not released by police. Suffolk Police Detective Lt. Kevin Beyrer says while no arrests have been made, there is no threat to the public. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Suffolk County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. The incident happened Wednesday, March 24 at approximately 3:35 p.m. in Port Jefferson. The last fatal shooting in the 4-square-mile village of about 9,700 residents occurred in October 2019, also on Main Street, and not far from Wednesday's. Police say the shooting happened at 3:30 p.m. on Main Street near West Broadway, in front of a Dunkin' location. The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Port Jefferson. Both suffered minor injuries. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. However, they say the individuals involved knew each other. New Orleans (/ r l (i) n z / OR-l(ee)nz, / r l i n z / or-LEENZ, locally / r l n z / OR-lnz; French: La Nouvelle-Orlans [la nuvlle] (), Spanish: Nueva Orleans) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana.With a population of 383,997 according to the 2020 U.S. census, it . He also says the two men who were shot are dangerous and violent. "He got shot in the abdomen.". The man is not a resident of the apartment complex but lives in Port Arthur. She said it stemmed from a disagreement between the men. Workers at nearby Tommy's Place helped the other victim until ambulances and Suffolk police arrived. The gunman was then shot and killed by people either . The judge ordered Garcia to be held without bail. Homicide detectives say it was not a random shooting, adding that there was some sort of argument. Officers arrived at the scene to find a 21-year-old man dead. Ladd, the two men, and several other people had been in a parking lot off Main Street where an "altercation ensued" with him coming to blows "with one of the men," said prosecutors, adding that Ladd then took a .380-caliber handgun from his car and shot one of the men in the abdomen, and then "shot the other man twice in the leg and once in the arm at close range" before bolting in his car. The shooting involved two people who are not from the area, Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant told TBR News Media.