Man Armed with Sword Injured in Police-Involved Shooting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:26 p.m.

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man armed with a sword was shot and injured by officers.

Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a hostage being held at 1625 Ohio Ave. at 1:26 p.m. When officers arrived, a resident of the home, Joseph Restaino, threatened officers by brandishing a long sword and refusing commands to drop the weapon. A Taser was deployed with additional commands to drop the sword. The Taser was not effective and Restaino did not comply with police. At least one officer discharged their weapon, striking Restaino.

Restaino, 33, was transported via ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of injuries.

There were no hostages in the home.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392.