Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His East Quogue Home

A house guest has been apprehended shortly after an overnight murder at a Long Island residence.

East Quogue (outlined in red).
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09/29/2024 8:20 a.m.

Southampton Town Police responded to Oakville Avenue in East Quogue after a man called 911 to report a person was found dead in the rear yard of the residence at around 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

The victim, Christopher Hahn, age 43, of Hampton Bays, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of death will be determined by an autopsy to be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives, Jeremy Allen, the sole occupant of the East Quogue home, was arrested on Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays at 10:40 p.m. Saturday.

"Hahn was a friend of Allen’s and was a guest at his house at the time of the murder," Suffolk County Police said.

Allen, 43, has been charged with second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.

He was held overnight at Southampton Town Police Department and is scheduled to be arraigned on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392.

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