Search Ensues for Man Who Fired Shots in Sag Harbor Neighborhood

Police are looking for a man they said fired shots in a house in Sag Harbor Hills after holding a gun to an occupant's head Tuesday evening.

Officers responded to a call of gunshots fired in the vicinity of Hillside Drive West at 7:40 p.m.

The incident brought the East Hampton Emergency Services Unit out to search for the man, whom Sag Harbor Village police identified as Ali Wisdom, a 37-year-old who lives in the neighborhood.

According to police, Mr. Wisdom had entered the house on Hillside Drive and demanded money from the person inside, whom he knew. He had "what appeared to be a semiautomatic weapon and put it to the head of the resident" and then fired two shots at a television set, police said.

After that, police said, Mr. Wisdom ran out a backdoor toward a neighboring property. He fired a last shot, through the front window of the residence, before he fled on foot. It was unclear if he made off with any cash.

The emergency services unit, made up of officers from across the East End, was called and gathered at the Sag Harbor Golf Course.

The Suffolk Police K-9 unit and a county police helicopter also responded to search for Mr. Wisdom, to no avail. His minivan was reportedly found in the area. The Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps was also called to stand by during the search, which lasted several hours.

Sag Harbor Police Chief Tom Fabiano did not return calls for comment yesterday. The victim's name was not released.

Anyone with information about Mr. Wisdom's whereabouts has been asked to call Sag Harbor Village police at 725-5167. All calls will be kept confidential.