Hofstra University twin Andrea Rebello was shot in the head by a police officer after masked gunman's abduction
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student killed while being held by a masked gunman with her twin sister was fatally shot by a Nassau County police officer as she was held in a headlock, police revealed on Saturday.
Andrea Rebello was shot once in the head on Friday morning by an officer who opened fire after the masked intruder, Dalton Smith, pointed a gun at the officer, Nassau County homicide squad Lt. John Azzata said.
The Nassau County police officer fired eight shots at Smith, who has what police have described as an 'extensive' criminal background, Azzata said. Smith was hit by seven bullets and died. Rebello was shot once in the head, Azzata said.
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Deadly ending: Police say Dalton Smith, 30, held 21-year-old Andrea Rebello, right, and her twin sister at gunpoint before Smith and Rebello were killed by policeNassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale said he had traveled to Rebello's Tarrytown, N.Y., home to explain to Rebello's parents what happened.
Earlier Saturday, police announced that Smith, 30, was wanted on a parole violation related to a first-degree robbery conviction and had an arrest history dating back nearly 15 years.
The shooting came just days before the school's commencement ceremonies, which are scheduled to take place Sunday.
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A university spokeswoman said Saturday students will be handed white ribbons to wear in memory of Rebello.
Rebello was in the two-story home with her twin sister Jessica, another woman and another man were when the Smith, wearing a ski mask, walked into the house through an open front door, Azzata said. The intruder allowed the third unidentified woman to leave and collect money from an ATM, and she called 911.
Two police officers arriving at the home encountered Smith holding onto Rebello.
Smith, 30, of Hempstead, had a warrant put out for his arrest on April 25.
Victim: Andrea Rebello (right), has been shot dead by a masked intruder during an invasion of the home she shares with her twin sister Jessica (left). The suspect was also shot dead at the scene Loss: The twins reportedly lived at the home just a block from campus with more of their sorority sistersHe had been found guilty of robbery in the 1st degree and had an extensive criminal background going back to 1999 with multiple convictions for theft and assault.
He also spent time in prison and was convicted again for handling contraband goods while behind bars.
He was shot by police on Friday after what appears to be an attempted robbery on Rebello, her twin and their friends. Earlier reports said that the man shot Andrea Rebello as she pleaded for her life.
The 30-year-old followed the sisters, Jessica and Andrea, Jessica's boyfriend John Kourtessiss and another student called Shannon Thomas back to the girls' California Avenue sorority house from the popular student bar, McHebes, according to the New York Post.
The gunman reportedly targeted the students after seeing them spending large amounts of money in the drinking spot to celebrate the end of the school term.
Around 2.20am he allegedly peered through the window in his ski mask and knocked on the door before forcing himself in and taking the group hostage.
Raiding the home he shouted: 'I saw you at the bar drinking. I know you have more money than this!', according to police sources quoted in the Post report.
He made the twins remain but told Thomas to leave and withdraw money from an ATM machine - warning her he would shoot her friends if she tried anything.
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