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Shotgun Blasts Damage East Hampton House

East Hampton Town police found spent shotgun shells in the street in front of this house on Oakview Highway.
East Hampton Town police found spent shotgun shells in the street in front of this house on Oakview Highway.
T.E. McMorrow
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T.E. McMorrow

Update, July 20: The early-morning quiet on Oakview Highway in East Hampton was shattered Saturday by several blasts from a shotgun. According to East Hampton Town police, the blasts damaged a house at 142 Oakview Highway. The owner of record is Sharon A. Bacon.

Police found spent shotgun shells in the street. There were no injuries.

The gunshots were heard at about 3:45 a.m. and a 911 call was placed.

Police interviewed the occupants of the house, including one individual who they believe may have been the focus of the shooter, but he has not been cooperative, according to police. An investigation is continuing, and police have asked that anyone with information call 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.

Originally, July 15: The early-morning quiet on Oakview Highway in East Hampton was shattered Saturday by several blasts from a shotgun.

According to East Hampton Town police, the blasts damaged a house at 142 Oakview Highway. Police found spent shotgun shells in the street.

The gunshots were heard at about 3:45 a.m. and a 911 call was placed. An investigation is continuing, and police have asked that anyone with information call 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.

 

 

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