An Amityville funeral home employee is recovering from stab wounds inflicted during the course of a robbery that took place last week, and Suffolk County Police are currently seeking the two suspects responsible.
The robbery took place on Wednesday, August 30 at the Slinger-Hasgill Funeral Home located on at 155 Sunrise Highway in Amityville. At appromixately 11:40 a.m., two suspects entered the business and accosted several employees; one of the suspects, brandishing a knife, stabbed one victim and then stole his cell phone and wallet before fleeing the scene on foot.
The stabbing victim was rushed to a local area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening wounds to his body and leg. No other injuries were reported during the incident.
The suspects are still at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.