NYPD officer, 52, dies by suicide at his LI home

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WEST BAY SHORE, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- A 52-year-old off-duty NYPD officer died by suicide at his West Bay Shore home on Saturday, according to police.

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The 18-year-veteran of the NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad was discovered by his wife with gunshot wounds around 3:30 p.m.

The officer, whose identity has not been announced, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to officials.

The Suffolk County Police Department is carrying out an investigation into the death, but they do not suspect foul play.

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