Police in Suffolk County are looking for two masked men responsible for a home invasion robbery and shooting, authorities said.
Police said two men entered a house on Greenbrier Lane in Sayville Sunday night through an unlocked door. The armed robbers took cellphones, jewelry and cash from a small group gathered inside the house playing cards, according to police.
When the robbers were leaving, they encountered a man who was getting ready to go into the house. One of the masked men had a handgun and shot the man twice.
The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive. It was not clear how much money was taken from the 11 victims sitting at the table.
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A search is underway for the men responsible but police are saying they believe the house was targeted — and it wasn't the first time the house had been hit. Suffolk Police said the same house was burglarized in 2010, in a very similar manner.
"It was a very similar incident. There were two suspects involved, they came into the house, the proceeds were similar: cellphones, jewelry and cash. So we're certainly going to take a look at that incident," said Suffolk Det. Lt. Anthony Calandrillo.
Police are looking into reports that the home was a regular gambling spot. No one at the house on Monday wished to speak to reporters.
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Suffolk County police are still looking for the suspects and hope to be able to share security video or pictures very soon. They are asking for anyone with information to contact the Fifth Squad or call Crime Stoppers.
