A shooting is under investigation on Long Island after police say a park ranger opened fire at a popular marina.
The incident unfolded after a complaint was made about a suspicious person at the Tanner Park Marina in Copiague, Suffolk County Police said.
A park ranger from Babylon arrived at the area around 4:45 p.m. Saturday and made contact with the individual.
Police said the reportedly suspicious man had a knife and lunged at the park ranger, who fired at the man, striking him in the chest. Details as to what transpired before the alleged lunge were not provided.
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The shooting victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Police said the park ranger was also transported for evaluation.
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