Student Killed in Home Invasion: Hofstra University President Issues Statement

A Hofstra University was killed early Friday morning during a during a home invasion. According to the Nassau County Police Department, at about 2:20 a.m., a gunman wearing a black ski mask and carrying a handgun forced his way into the house where four Hofstra students lived.

According to the Nassau County Police Department, the horror began unfolding at about 2:20 a.m. when a gunman wearing a black ski mask and carrying a handgun forced his way into the house, where four Hofstra students lived.

“During the course of the robbery, the suspect let one of the female victims go from the house,” said Lack. She immediately called 911, and police responded. “Upon arrival, there was a shooting that took place in which the suspect was killed and one female victim was killed,” Inspector Kenneth Lack said.

Local media identified the victim as Andrea Rebello, 21, and said her twin sister, Jessica, was among those in the house when the invasion occurred. Jessica was not harmed.

Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz issued this statement: “The Nassau County Police have notified us that early this morning a Hofstra student, Andrea Rebello, a junior majoring in public relations, was killed during a tragic crime which took place in a rental house off campus. The police investigation is ongoing, and we do not yet know all of the relevant details. What we do know is that a young member of the Hofstra family has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence. Our hearts and minds and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, her friends, and her classmates. While our hearts are laden with grief, this weekend’s commencement ceremonies will go on as scheduled. The accomplishments of our graduates must be recognized, and together our community will heal and find the strength to move forward.”

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