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The shooting happened in the Baldwin Place section of the town of Somers at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police.
One person was killed. Two other victims are receiving care at hospitals in the area.
The suspect, Fernando Jimenez, 40, had last been seen in the Peekskill Hollow Road area in Putnam Valley, where he was apprehended. Jimenez was familiar with the victims, said police, who have not yet released specific details or the names of the victims.
Late Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, police announced Jimenez had been apprehended.
All schools in the Putnam Valley Central School District were closed on Tuesday. There was a large police presence on Peekskill Hollow Road prior to the arrest, and residents were asked to avoid the area.
"We are in contact with the New York State Police who continue significant police activity throughout Putnam Valley," the PVCSD said in a statement Tuesday morning. "Some residents remain under shelter-in-place orders. After speaking with law enforcement the decision has been made to close all Putnam Valley Schools today."
Police described Jimenez as being about 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, and said he was wearing black sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt at the time of the incident.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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