Police ID Man Found Dead Behind Deer Park Restaurant

DEER PARK, NY — Suffolk police have identified and released additional information on Tuesday regarding the man who was found dead behind a Deer Park restaurant last month.

On Nov. 16, officers responded to the back lot of the former Ruby Tuesday at 403 Commack Rd. after a report of an injured person. When officers arrived, they found the man, identified as 60-year-old Vincent Kelleher, lying dead on the ground, police said.

Kelleher was homeless, police said. An autopsy found that he died of blunt force trauma and police believe he was killed.

No arrests have been made, but police are asking for help for information regarding the killing.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.