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The incident took place in Lynbrook around 1 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, on Merrick Road.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, Vincent T. Lynch, of Jamaica, Queens, and the male victim, age 27, were passengers sitting in a gray-colored 2004 BMW sedan parked in front of 710 Merrick Road when a physical altercation ensued.
During the fight, Lynch pulled out a firearm and fired one shot striking the victim, police said. The victim was then driven to a local hospital for treatment.
On Monday, January 23, detectives responded to the NYPD 107th Precinct and arrested Lynch.
He was charged with:
- Attempted murder
- Assault
- Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon
- Criminal use of a firearm
- Reckless endangerment
- Criminal possession of a firearm
- Possession of a dangerous weapon
Lynch will be arraigned on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Hempstead.
Lynch was previously arrested in Queens, and charged with robbery on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. He was released without bail and was scheduled to return to Queens County Court in February.
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