Man Accused of Murder and Shooting Officer to Face Judge in Long Island

Suspect Charged in Homicide and Officer Shooting

• 🎯 Neves Reyes, 48, is facing charges of murder and attempted murder of a police officer.
• 🗓️ His arraignment is scheduled for midday today, following his transport from the precinct to court.

Discovery of Homicide Victim

• 🌲 Earlier this week, detectives discovered a dead body in a wooded lot in North Bayshore.
• 🧑‍🔧 The victim was identified as 66-year-old Eugene Allen, believed to be a mechanic.
• 💥 Officials suspect Reyes and Allen were involved in an ongoing dispute that may have led to the murder.

Officer Shooting During Search Warrant Execution

• 🚨 Yesterday morning, police officers were executing a search warrant at Reyes's home when a shootout occurred.
• 🤕 A 33-year-old Suffolk County officer was struck in the face and underwent surgery.
• 🏥 Doctors stated the officer was extremely lucky, with the wound being only a half-inch away from his eye.
• ✅ The injured officer, a Navy veteran married with three children, is expected to recover.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The investigation involves multiple moving parts, starting with the discovery of the homicide victim and escalating to the shooting of a police officer.
• 📰 Eyewitness News reporter Jaysha Patel is providing live updates from outside the police precinct in Seldon.