Long Island Community Mourns Teen Ballerina Emily Finn After Fatal Shooting

Honoring Emily Finn

• 💖 Mourners on Long Island wore pink, Emily Finn's favorite color, to honor the talented 18-year-old ballerina.
• 💔 Her devastated family, friends, and the Sayville community gathered amid heartbreak and tears.
• 🎓 Emily was a graduate of Sayville High School, attended SUNY Oneonta, and aspired to be a teacher.

Tragic Incident and Alleged Perpetrator

• 😔 Emily was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police are calling a botched murder-suicide.
• ⚠️ She had returned home from college on Thanksgiving Eve to retrieve belongings from his home when the shooting occurred.
• ⚖️ The ex-boyfriend, who survived an apparent suicide attempt, now faces a second-degree murder charge.

Community Tributes and Support

• 🩰 The American Ballet Studio, where Emily danced for years, will dedicate their Nutcracker performances in her memory.
• 🕊️ The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation will establish an annual scholarship in Emily's name.
• 🌳 The youth gun violence initiative plans to plant a tree in an upstate national forest to honor Emily.

Domestic Violence Awareness

• 📈 Suffolk County reported a 43% jump in domestic violence calls in October.
• 🤝 A coalition has been formed to help identify red flags and provide resolution for domestic violence situations.
• 🆘 Community-based organizations are working to provide immediate counseling and crisis intervention.