East Meadow, NY (April 16, 2026)

A 15-year-old boy was killed and two other people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, prompting a large police response and an active investigation into what authorities say may have been a gang-related gathering. Police said the gunfire broke out shortly before 8:30 p.m. near Field 2 after reports of multiple people being shot.

Investigators say the shooting occurred during a barbecue-style event that had been promoted on social media and was linked to the Bloods gang. According to reports citing Nassau County police, an argument between two people escalated before shots were fired. The 15-year-old victim later died, while the two other injured victims were hospitalized in stable condition and undergoing surgery Thursday morning.

Authorities also said the park was closed at the time, with workers in the process of clearing the grounds and locking the gates when the violence erupted. An ambulance medic who was already inside the park reportedly heard the first shots and ran toward the scene, as officers moved in to secure the area and manage a large crowd. Roads around the park were closed as the investigation unfolded.

Two people were taken into custody, and reports said they were allegedly found with weapons, though it was not immediately clear Thursday whether either had been formally charged in connection with the shooting itself. Nassau County police continue to search for additional suspects and have not yet released further details on what led to the confrontation.