ROCKY POINT, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — Suffolk County Police continue their search on Monday for a 23-year-old man accused of stabbing his father to death in his Long Island home early Saturday morning, police said.
Matthew Zoll is wanted for the murder of his father, 61-year-old Joseph Zoll, in his own home at 30 Quail Rd. in Rocky Point.
Officers responded to the location at about 1:25 a.m. on Saturday after receiving a 911 call reporting the stabbing and found Joseph Zoll injured. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police described Matthew Zoll as being 6 feet 1 inch tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a scar under his left eye and is not believed to have a vehicle.
The suspect does not have a car and is believed to be traveling on foot. Local residents told 1010 WINS that he may be in a nearby trail.
Authorities released photos of Matthew Zoll on Sunday afternoon to help in his apprehension.
The motive for the murder is not yet clear.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911, the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.