Crime & Safety

Police: Babylon Man Shot After House Party in W. Babylon

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred following a party in West Babylon early Sunday morning. 

According to police, a disturbance broke out in the street in front of 18 Pitcher Street at about 12:10 a.m. following a house party and Joseph Wyer was shot once in the leg and once in the foot. 

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Wyer, 22, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was listed in stable condition. His injuries are considered non-life threatening, police said. 

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The investigation is continuing and detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.


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