(Long Island, NY) The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of Corey F. Walker, 19, of Hempstead, on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. in Roosevelt in connection with a Homicide that occurred in Roosevelt on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 4:15 pm.
According to detectives, a Shot Spotter activation followed by a 911 call alerted First Precinct Police Officers to respond to a residence on Park Avenue. Upon police arrival the deceased body of Sayvon Marcus Burt, 21, of Freeport was discovered outside in a nearby alley way with multiple gunshot wounds.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Corey F. Walker, 19, of Hempstead, on Thursday, January 14 in Roosevelt in connection with a Homicide that occurred in Roosevelt. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
Burt was pronounced deceased by a Nassau County Police Ambulance Medical Technician at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Walker is being charged with Murder 2nd degree, Grand Larceny 4th degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree and Attempted Robbery 1st degree. He will be arraigned on Friday, January 15, 2016 at First District Court in Hempstead.
Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the 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.
