At least three people were shot early Tuesday morning. According to reports, the shooter is still on the loose.
A call for shots fired at the Stop & Shop at 50 Cherry Valley Ave was received at 11:19 a.m., according to Nassau Police. Three people were shot, one fatally, according to NBC News, but police would not confirm if anyone was injured.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said in a tweet that the shooter had not been apprehended:
There has been an active shooter incident at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop. Police are canvassing the area & schools nearby have been notified to lock down and secure their buildings. @NassauCountyPD is asking all area residents to remain indoors. Suspect is not yet apprehended.
The West Hempstead School District has put its buildings on lockdown, which means no one is allowed to enter or exit. The district stated, however, that all students and staff are safe. George Washington Elementary School is about a block away from the supermarket.
There has been an active shooter incident at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop. Police are canvassing the area & schools nearby have been notified to lock down and secure their buildings. @NassauCountyPD is asking all area residents to remain indoors. Suspect is not yet apprehended.
— Laura Curran (@NassauExecutive) April 20, 2021
