In the late afternoon of March 9, 2023, 36-year-old Jose Uel Sosa, a Black / African American male, was fatally shot in the driveway of his home on Walbridge Avenue in Bay Shore, New York. Sosa had just returned to his residence and was near the garbage cans on the side of his house when the assailant approached him. His wife was inside their home at the time of the incident.
The gunman, who was wearing a face mask and dressed entirely in black, fired multiple shots at Sosa from close range.
Following the shooting, a car reportedly pulled up, and a male exited the vehicle before firing multiple shots at Sosa from a distance of approximately 10 to 15 feet. Emergency services were called, and Sosa was rushed to South Shore University Hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Suffolk County Police Department's Homicide Squad launched an investigation into the killing. Detectives have stated that they believe Sosa was specifically targeted, although a motive for the shooting has not been released to the public. According to police, Sosa did not have any prior contact with law enforcement. The suspect was last seen wearing a mask and dark clothing. As of late 2024, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jose Uel Sosa, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Squad or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
