MINELOLA, NY — Last Friday morning, a 21-year-old Hofstra College student and a masked man were both killed by police. The suspect had the student in a headlock when police fired, hitting both.
According to police, the masked man, later identified as Dalton Smith (pictured, left), entered an unlocked door of an off-campus residence. Police responded to a call of a home invasion robbery.
When police arrived, they and the suspect reportedly became involved in a standoff. He grabbed Ms. Andrea Rebello (pictured, right) in a headlock and told the police he was going to kill her. He then pointed the gun at the police officer. The officer opened fire, striking Smith 7 times. The 8th bullet hit Ms. Rebello in the head, killing her as well, police said.
On Saturday, Hofstra students wore white ribbons in honor of Ms. Rebello during their graduation ceremony.
The officer is on medical leave.
