A barbecue gathering at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow turned deadly on the evening of April 15, 2026, when 15-year-old Quacere Chase Hagans of Coram was shot and later died at a nearby hospital. Officers reported shots fired at Field Two around 8:27 p.m.; two other men, aged 28 and 31, were also wounded and taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say a dispute between two people at the event escalated into gunfire. A 17-year-old was taken into custody after being found in a gated area of the park and charged with weapon possession; a loaded, high-capacity 9mm handgun was recovered nearby and two 9mm casings were located at the scene. Prosecutors have not charged that teen with firing a weapon, and no one has been charged with Hagans’ murder as of this account. Detectives recovered two firearms they believe were involved and have offered a reward for information.

Did anyone attend the event at Eisenhower Park or have information about who was present that night?