Man Charged in Long Island Robbery, Attempted Murder: Police

Police have arrested a man they say robbed and shot a 25-year-old man on Long Island.

Bennie Kinard, 23, allegedly approached the victim on Henry Street on Jan. 3 and demanded money, according to Nassau County Police.

The victim handed over his cash and a cell phone and Kinard shot him once in the chest before fleeing, police say.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery and is now recovering.

Police located Kinard Thursday and charged him with second-degree murder, two counts of robbery, criminal use of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon.

It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney. 

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