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According to Nassau County Police, officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation that detected gunshots on Hudson Avenue in Roosevelt just after 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20.
Upon the officer’s arrival, they observed a grey Nissan Armada driving away from the Shot Spotter-alerted area.
Police reported following the Armada for nearly four miles before conducting a traffic stop at Carolina Avenue in Hempstead.
The two suspects, Matthew Chery and Jahsire May, both aged 19, were arrested without incident following an investigation.
A silver handgun was recovered from the vehicle.
Both teens are charged with the following:
- Criminal possession of a firearm
- Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon
- Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts
- Second-degree criminal use of a firearm
- Reckless endangerment
- Conspiracy
Both are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court on Wednesday, June 21.
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