LONG BEACH, NY — Police are investigating a shooting near a Long Island Rail Road train station in Long Beach.
The incident started around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Nassau County police say a large crowd of young adults had gathered on the boardwalk. Long Beach police officers called provincial police to ask for help in dispersing the crowd.
About an hour later, around 7 p.m., shots were fired near the LIRR Long Beach station. It is unclear whether anyone was injured.
Video from Chopper 2 shows a large number of police vehicles and several ambulances at the train station.
Further details have not yet been provided.
Long Beach police are leading the investigation with assistance from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
LIRR service affected by police investigation
LIRR service between Long Beach and Island Park has been partially suspended while the investigation continues.
The MTA says the N15 NICE bus service will cross LIRR tickets between Long Beach and Island Park.
The latest service updates are available on the MTA’s website.
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