Update: Investigation Intensifies After Woman Shot Dead Inside Central Islip Home

An investigation is underway after a Long Island woman was found shot to death in her home, police reported.

An investigation is underway after a Long Island woman was found shot dead in her home, officials said.
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06/20/2023 1:00 p.m.

The incident occurred on Monday, June 19 at 9:41 p.m. in Central Islip, according to Suffolk County Police.

Earlier report: Woman Found Shot To Death Inside Long Island Home

Detectives with the SCPD Homicide Squad arrived at the Hawthorne Avenue home of 39-year-old Shayna Staton after a family member reported finding her dead.

Staton was pronounced dead at the scene of a gunshot wound.

The investigation is ongoing.

Officials are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Calls to Crime Stoppers will be kept anonymous.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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