In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in East Farmingdale, New York, a dispute that began at a local gentlemen's lounge escalated into deadly violence, claiming the life of Frank Myers. The 33-year-old Black man from Wyandanch was a passenger in a 2017 Mercedes-Benz, traveling with five other people. At approximately 3:05 a.m. on May 14, 2019, as the Mercedes headed westbound on Route 109, another vehicle pulled alongside it.
In a sudden burst of gunfire, multiple shots were fired into the Mercedes, shattering the pre-dawn quiet.
The aftermath of the shooting was a scene of chaos and desperation. Frank Myers was struck by the gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police advanced medical technician. A 27-year-old woman, also a passenger in the car, sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The remaining four occupants of the vehicle were left physically unharmed but undoubtedly shaken by the traumatic event. In a bid for help, the driver of the targeted Mercedes-Benz drove to a Sunoco gas station located on Fulton Street in Farmingdale, where an employee promptly called 911.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives launched an immediate and thorough investigation into the fatal shooting. Their preliminary findings pointed to an altercation at the Mirage Gentlemen's Lounge on Route 109 as the likely catalyst for the violence. Investigators discovered shell casings in the vicinity of the lounge, corroborating the theory that the argument that started there had spilled out onto the street with fatal consequences. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the individuals responsible for the death of Frank Myers have not been apprehended. The case remains an active investigation as authorities continue to seek justice for the victim and his family. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
