Suffolk County Police responded to Blue Point Beach, at the end of Blue Point Avenue, after a passerby reported a body on the beach at around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.
Officers located Carlos Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, with multiple stab wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Authorities did not speculate on how long Lopez was there or what led up to his killing.
No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday afternoon.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers.
Additional details about Lopez' life were not immediately available. Loved ones are invited to share a statement, funeral details, and/or photos by emailing mmashburn@dailyvoice.com.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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