Suspect arrested, man in critical condition after altercation on Long Island

LONG ISLAND – A suspect was arrested after a person was stabbed to death at Adventureland amusement park on Long Island, Suffolk County police said.

The attack occurred Sunday during business hours around 4:50 p.m. at 2245 Broadhollow Road in East Farmingdale.

According to police, the suspect, identified as Daniel Tomasky, 42, of Shirley, stabbed 47-year-old James Burns of Florida in the stomach with a knife during an altercation.

Farmingdale, NY: One of the rides at Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale, New York, seen from the top of the Ferris wheel, on August 24, 2019. (Photo by Reggie Lewis/Newsday RM via Getty Images)

The two men, who according to police know each other, were involved in an argument with several people. At least one child was present at the time.

Burns was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said. Tomasky was charged with first-degree assault, among other things. He was held overnight and will be arraigned Monday in First District Court in Central Islip.

It is still unclear where in the park the stabbing took place. Park officials said the park will reopen for normal hours on Sunday. The motive for the stabbing is unclear. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact First Squad investigators at 631-854-8152.

In a statement, Adventureland said: “For more than 60 years, Adventureland has provided a convenient, affordable and fun destination for families on Long Island. The safety of our visitors is our highest priority.”

“This afternoon, Sunday, July 7, there was apparently an altercation between two families in the park, resulting in a man suffering stab wounds. Park security quickly responded to the altercation to secure the scene, render aid, and called local police and first responders. Police have completed their investigation of the scene and as of 8 p.m. all parts of the park are open until 10 p.m. this evening and will be open during regular hours throughout the coming week.”

“We are leaving further comment on the incident to Suffolk Police, who are investigating the incident.”

Adventureland amusement park is located on Route 110 and has been one of Long Island’s largest summer attractions since 1962.