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What happened at the LIRR station in Long Beach, New York? Witnesses report shooting, police activity

UPDATE: A person was reportedly shot near the Long Beach LIRR station in New York on Thursday around 6 p.m., according to sources cited by News 12. The crowd reportedly grew so large that Long Beach police called Nassau County police to acquire help. It remains unclear whether anyone has been arrested in connection with the incident.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Witnesses report a filming incident at the Long Beach train station in New York, calling on people to avoid the area. This information is not confirmed and the authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

“Stay away from LIRR LONG BEACH NY. Shooting is possible at the station, use caution around the business district,” one person wrote on Facebook.

Another wrote: “Hey Long Beach officials. Because of tonight's shooting and the unrest in Long Beach and the walks you better not cancel all endings in Long Beach. Because of stupid people and If you decide, I better get a full refund.”

A third witness reported: “And I'm right again… Same people, same crimes!!!!! Nassau County, state troopers and MTA police on scene, helicopters, Long Beach train station… The rumor is spinning.”

“The long beach is so crowded. I can't even enjoy the day at the beach without it being a shootout, it's ridiculous Y'all are fighting, causing so much trouble for the beach and restrictions, now you all kids need to stop,” another person wrote.

Amid the incident, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) reported a partial suspension of service between Long Beach and Island Park “due to a police investigation in Long Beach.”

“All train services will operate to/from Island Park. N15 NICE bus service honors LIRR tickets between Long Beach and Island Park,” a post on the LIRR X account states.

Due to this suspension, several trains were delayed.

“The 7:06 p.m. train from Penn Station to Long Beach is delayed at Island Park due to police activity in Long Beach. The 7:29 p.m. train from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma is running 10 to 15 minutes late due to police activity police force in Jamaica.” LIRR reported.

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