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On the night of June 3, 2015, a parked SUV on Davidson Street in Wyandanch was ambushed by a gunman who approached on foot and opened fire. Three people in the vehicle were killed: 23-year-old Ciara Smith of Deer Park, 25-year-old William Madrey of Wyandanch, and 23-year-old Stephanie Almedina Rivera of Bay Shore. A fourth woman in the vehicle survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad investigated and early indications suggested the shooting may have been gang-related. Investigators noted Madrey had at times admitted gang membership, though his family disputed that; police theorized he may have been the intended target. No suspects were publicly identified at the time and no arrests were made for the murders.

The following month three people were arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault after they allegedly targeted a man they believed was responsible; their lawyer called it vigilante justice and they were described as associates of Madrey. Authorities did not publicly name that man as a suspect in the triple homicide. The case later grew cold, with no arrests announced and a reward offered for information. Does anyone have information about the shooting or knew any of the victims that could help move this investigation forward?