(Long Island, NY) Homicide Squad detectives report the arrest of Nathan Barnwell, 45, of Baldwin, in connection with a homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 05, 2015 at 12:50 a.m. in Baldwin.
According to detectives, First Precinct officers responded to a Woodoak Drive home for a shots fire call and discovered a male victim with a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 5:25 a.m.
Nassau County Police report the arrest of Nathan Barnwell, 45, of Baldwin, in connection with a homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 05 in Baldwin. Photo Credit: NCPD.
Barnwell is charged with Manslaughter 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (loaded firearm), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (loaded firearm outside home) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. He will be arraigned in First District Court, Hempstead on 09/08/2015.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
