By: Lex Costello, Patch Staff

HEMPSTEAD, NY – Four people were shot while at a party in the yard of a home in Hempstead on Saturday night.

According to police, the four people were at a party in the rear yard of an apartment on Dolan Street.

At 11:14 p.m., gunfire from an unknown person came from a yard on Burnett Street and went through the PVC fence between the two yards, hitting four people.

Two men, ages 38 and 43, were taken to Nassau University Medical Center. Two women, ages 41 and 42, were taken to Winthrop Hospital.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

All callers will remain anonymous, and you could receive a reward if your information leads to an arrest.

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