SASET, NY – A chilling scene unfolded in a quiet Nassau County neighborhood on Thursday, as authorities discovered five people dead in what appears to be a tragic murder-suicide. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
Police responded to a call around noon reporting gunshots on Arizona Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a man deceased in the yard from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Further investigation led to the grim discovery of four more victims inside the home, believed to be the man’s siblings.
Neighbors described the shooter as a lifelong resident of the home, who struggled with mental health issues and had occasional outbursts. The tragedy is compounded by the recent death of the gunman’s 95-year-old mother, which may have been a contributing factor to the incident. According to neighbors, the family had been deliberating over what to do with the house following her passing.
A neighbor who spoke to reporters suggested that the man might have “snapped” under the emotional strain of losing his mother and the impending sale of the family home. “He really needed emotional support,” the neighbor said, reflecting the community’s sentiment of sorrow and disbelief.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a specific motive for the shootings. However, they have assured the public that this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community. Detectives continue to investigate the scene, piecing together the events that led to this devastating outcome.
As the investigation proceeds, the Saset community is left grappling with the aftermath of this heartbreaking event, seeking solace and understanding in the face of such an inexplicable tragedy.