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Two brothers found dead from gunshots in Hempstead home

Police say two middle-aged brothers were shot dead in a Hempstead house, where their mother and sister discovered the bodies.

Nassau County police arrived at a Hempstead home on Angevine Avenue after a 911 call and found two men suffering fatal gunshot injuries. The brothers, identified by a sister as Dave Adamson, 52, and Gary Adamson, 49, were discovered by their mother and sister in a home office. The family described the brothers as caring and without prior conflict. Neighbors reported seeing police tape and emergency responders surrounding the property. Law enforcement is now searching the surrounding area to piece together the events leading to the shooting and has urged anyone with tips to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers.

Why it matters

The incident highlights a violent crime affecting a close-knit family in a suburban community.

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