Suffolk Police Investigate Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Centereach After Knife Attack Leaves One Dead, One Injured
The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Centereach today.
Sixth Precinct officers responded to the rear of 2505 Middle Country Road at 8:48 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a disturbance involving a weapon. When officers arrived, they found a 44-year-old man stabbed
in the neck. As the victim was receiving medical treatment, the suspect, Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegaz, emerged from a nearby wooded area with a knife held above his head. Ordonez-Vanegaz yelled and lunged toward the victim being treated.
One officer fired at Ordonez-Vanegaz, striking him. Ordonez-Vanegaz, 29, who is homeless, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment of tinnitus.
The New York State Attorney General’s Office has been notified.