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