Man Accused of Shooting Suffolk County Officer and Murder Remanded Without Bail

Officer Shot During Investigation

• 👮 A Suffolk County police officer was shot in the face while investigating a murder.
• 🏥 The officer, a Navy veteran and father of three, was released from Stony Brook University Hospital less than 24 hours after being shot near his eye.
• 🎯 The bullet narrowly missed the officer's eye, with officials noting how fortunate he was to survive.

Suspect Charged with Murder and Attempted Murder

• ⚖️ Neves Reyes, 48, is accused of shooting the officer and murdering another man.
• 🔪 Prosecutors allege Reyes chased down and stabbed 66-year-old Eugene Allen, leaving his body under leaves and brush.
• 💥 Reyes is also accused of opening fire with a shotgun at officers attempting to arrest him at his home.

Suspect Remanded Without Bail

• 🔒 Reyes confessed to opening fire on police and to the murder, according to prosecutors.
• ⛓️ A judge ordered Reyes to be held without the chance to post bail.
• 🏛️ Prosecutors stated Reyes should spend the rest of his life in prison and never see the light of day again.