The victim was found in Central Islip, near the intersection of Suffolk and Carleton avenue, at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, as Daily Voice reported. The scene was just steps from the MTA Police Department headquarters.
Based on the man’s condition and other evidence found inside the tent, detectives concluded that the man had been murdered, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice.
The victim, described only as an adult male, had not been publicly identified as of Wednesday, Feb. 19. An official cause of death will be determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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