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The FBI is assisting the Long Beach Police Department in its search for a suspect who falsely reported that a local teenager had shot his mother and brother.

The Long Beach Police Department has partnered with the FBI and Nassau County Police Department in the hopes of locating a prank caller who could be “anywhere in the world,” after he called … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/25/14

The scene on Laurelton Boulevard Tuesday afternoon after a false report of a shooting was called in to the Long Beach Police Department.

Reported shooting a hoax

A shooting incident reported on Laurelton Boulevard this afternoon — which drew a large police presence, including Nassau County SWAT and helicopters, and crowds of onlookers — turned out to be … more

4/22/14

The scene on Laurelton Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. Police, SWAT, and helicopters were reported at the scene, but no details have been released.

Major police activity on Laurelton

Major police activity has been reported on Laurelton Avenue. SWAT on the scene at home. No confirmation on reports of hostage activity, as reported on social media and some residents on scene. … more

4/22/14

A Nassau County Police Department SWAT team entered a home on Laurelton Boulevard Tuesday after a false 911 call was made to police claiming that a teenager had shot his mother and brother.

Reported shooting a hoax by online gamer

The action became very real for a 17-year-old Long Beach resident who was playing the video game Call of Duty on Tuesday, after police said that a bitter opponent made a false 911 call claiming the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/22/14

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