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Jurors begin deliberations in trial of Stop & Shop shooting suspect Gabriel Wilson

Updated on: May 2, 2023 / 6:54 PM EDT / CBS New York

Jury deliberating in deadly Long Island Stop & Shop shooting trial

MINEOLA, N.Y. - Closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday in the trial of a man accused in a deadly shooting at a grocery store on Long Island.

A jury is now deliberating the verdict.

Investigators say Gabriel Wilson showed up to work at the Stop & Shop in West Hempstead in April, 2021 and opened fire.

Three managers were shot, including a 49-year-old father of seven who did not survive.

Roughly 100-200 shoppers were in the market at the time.

Jesse Zanger

Jesse Zanger is managing editor of CBS New York. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather.