Brooklyn man found dead in Inwood

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Police are investigated what they term as a homicide after responding to a 911 call by a passerby who found a dead man identified as Deshawn Henry, 22, of Brooklyn, at 39 James Street in Inwood at 6:30 p.m. on July 14.

            Detective Capt. John Azzata, commanding officer of the Nassau County Homicide Squad, said that Henry was found in the bushes, bleeding and apparently dead. He said it wasn’t a random act of violence and Henry was targeted.

            Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All calls are kept confidential.