Lindenhurst, NY – A peaceful Monday afternoon was shattered in Lindenhurst when two men, known to each other for years, were found dead in what police suspect is a murder-suicide. The tragic event spanned two locations within a half-mile of each other, stirring concerns among local residents.
At approximately 3:57 p.m., authorities were summoned to Nevada Street after receiving a distressing 911 call. Upon arrival, officers discovered 66-year-old Marek Gusciora lying fatally wounded with a gunshot to his chest in his own front yard.
A short time later, at around 5:09 p.m., police located a second body in a vehicle parked in a lot on Park Avenue. The deceased was identified as 69-year-old Augustyn Jedra. According to officials, Jedra died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Prior to these awful events, public records indicate that both men had at one point shared an address in Lindenhurst.
The Suffolk County Police Department noted that Gusciora and Jedra had a longstanding acquaintance. However, detailed explanations regarding the nature of their relationship, the motive behind the shooting, or how detectives connected the two deaths were not immediately disclosed by the police.
This dual tragedy has rocked the Lindenhurst community, leaving neighbors and local residents grappling with sudden grief and unanswered questions about the sequence of events and the underlying reasons behind such devastating actions.
In the wake of the incident, community leaders and local police have been urging anyone with additional information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, neighborhood residents are organizing support groups and vigils to honor the memory of those lost and to provide support for those affected by the sudden violence.
The deaths of Gusciora and Jedra represent more than just a news story; they signify a profound loss for the Lindenhurst community and a stark reminder of the fragility of peace and safety in any community.