Christopher Millwater, 52, found killed in Stony Brook, police say
Suffolk County police probe the scene on Shore Road in Stony Brook on Monday. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone
Police have identified a homicide victim found early Monday morning in a parking lot near a marina in Stony Brook as Christopher Millwater, 52, of Selden.
Citing the ongoing investigation, Suffolk County police have not released details of how Millwater was killed, stating only that he was a "victim of violence."
Police said Millwater was found injured in a parking lot along Shore Road at about 3:40 a.m. and said he was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The parking lot is used for several area marinas, as well as for parking for the Town of Brookhaven boat ramp at Stony Brook.
Police are searching for a suspect. They ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS or the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
John Valenti, a Newsday reporter since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press, Society of the Silurians and National Headliner Awards for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing. He is the author of “Swee'pea,” about New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. His debut crime novel, “For Nothing Is Hidden,” rooted in 1950s Long Island, was released in October 2025.
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