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No Arrests After Shots Are Fired On Redfield Lane In Westhampton Beach

Publication: The Southampton Press
By Lisa Finn   Aug 30, 2011 5:53 PM
Aug 31, 2011 8:42 AM
Two shots were fired Sunday evening on Redfield Lane in Westhampton Beach, which had been previously closed after Hurricane Irene downed trees and power lines in the area earlier in the day, though no injuries were reported and no arrests were made, according to Westhampton Beach Village Police.

According to Westhampton Beach Police Lieutenant Trevor Gonce, police officers monitoring the area had just allowed a Long Island Power Authority crew access to the road to survey the damage when two shots were heard originating from the end of the block. The shots were reported at around 5:52 p.m.

As the officer ran on foot toward the sound to investigate, Lt. Gonce said, “a gentleman came running toward them from that direction, saying he heard shots fired.”

Lt. Gonce said the officers observed people... more

Did the police do (onsite or offsite) ballistics test to see if the guns presented at the scene had been recently fired? What happened to the rifle type gun? Did the K-9 unit check all the suspected parties houses? Was there drinking involved? Just because shots were fired does not give the Gestapo (police) the right to barge into someones private home rough-up, handcuff and terrorize it's occupants without a warrant or probable cause. What is the reasonable belief the people without any guns has ...more
By Johnny Nova (83), Northampton on Aug 30, 11 8:38 PM
well Mr. John Nova by the sounds of your comment it sounds like you are the "Victim" Maybe you should NOT go shooting your gun in the area and this wouldn't happen! Now if i was a cop and i was told where someone was shooting bet you ars i would be pulling you out of your house to! Next time be wise... Shooting range in calverton!
By WHB19 (7), westhampton beach on Sep 1, 11 2:28 PM
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