NORTH BAY SHORE, NY — Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area of North Bay Shore. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunshots nearby.

The incident unfolded near a residential area, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Upon arrival, officers located the man’s body in the woods. The identity of the victim has not yet been released, and the cause of death is under investigation.

“Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and whether the nearby gunfire is directly connected,” said a Suffolk County Police spokesperson.

Witnesses in the area reported hearing several gunshots just before police arrived, adding urgency to the ongoing investigation. So far, no suspects have been named, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

This case marks the latest in a string of violent incidents being closely monitored by law enforcement in Suffolk County.