Josue Bedell, 47, was found dead in his Mastic home on the Poospatuck Reservation on July 4, 2021, after family members reported they had been unable to reach him since the day before and requested a wellness check. Officers from the 7th Precinct entered the residence on Poospatuck Lane on the morning of July 4 and discovered Bedell with a fatal gunshot wound. The Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad processed the scene and opened an investigation.

Investigators have periodically renewed appeals for information, and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Anyone who knew Josue Bedell or has information about what happened is urged to contact investigators.