Suffolk Police: Body of Homeless Man Found in Great South Bay

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Jose Espino-Perez, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene; death appears to be non-criminal, cops say.

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SCPD are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Great South Bay in Bay Shore.

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Bay Shore, NY - May 10, 2017 - Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Great South Bay in Bay Shore last night.
 
A boater observed the body of a man in the Great South Bay, just south of Bay Shore Manor Park at approximately 7:05 p.m. and called police.
 
The man, Jose Espino-Perez, 59, undomiciled, was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The death appears to be non-criminal.
 
An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
 
The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.