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New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Hudson Valley New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Hudson Valley
New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Hudson Valley Authorities have located a suspect in a fatal shooting that left a 53-year-old man dead in Northern Westchester.  The arrest stemmed from a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday, May 21 just after 7:30 p.m., when police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Sherman Avenue and McKinley Street in Peekskill, according to Peekskill Police Lt. Adam Renwick.  Earlier Report - Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Peekskill: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say When officers arrived at the scene, they found 53-year-old Ernest Wilson of Peekskill with numerous…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say
Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Hudson Valley: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say New, updated report: New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill Authorities are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one victim hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Sunday, May 21 just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to the area of Sherman Avenue and McKinley Street in Peekskill for a report of shots fired, according to Peekskill Police.  Once they arrived at the scene, police found a 53-year-old victim with numerous gunshot wounds in the area of Welcher Avenue an…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Broad-Daylight Shooting In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Broad-Daylight Shooting In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Broad-Daylight Shooting In Hudson Valley A teenage suspect is in custody after a shooting in Northern Westchester. Just before noontime on Wednesday, Nov. 9, officers responded to a report of shots fired in Peekskill on Central Avenue near Washington Street. Officers at arriving at the scene found a 31-year-old Peekskill resident lying on the sidewalk after being shot in the upper leg, the Peekskill Police Department. Life-saving measures were performed on the victim, who was rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla in unstable condition, according to police.  At the crime scene, a discarded loaded firearm was …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Black Bear Spotted On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Black Bear Spotted On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley
Black Bear Spotted On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Some Northern Westchester residents welcomed an unexpected visitor to the neighborhood when a black bear was spotted making the rounds in the area. The Peekskill Police Department issued an alert that there was a reported black bear sighting this week in the area of Welcher Avenue and Washington Street. While taking in the sights, the bear did not approach anyone or cause any disturbances. Police cautioned that “if you happen to spot a bear please do not approach or disturb it.” Anyone who requires assistance can reach out to the Peekskill Police Department by calling (914) 737-8000. The …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed While Walking Along Roadway In Area Man Killed While Walking Along Roadway In Area
Man Killed While Walking Along Roadway In Area A 78-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was walking on a roadway in Northern Westchester. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, when William O’Connor was walking in the area of Washington and Requa streets, said Peekskill Police Lt. Jack Galusha. O'Connor, of Peekskill, reportedly suffered a serious head wound and was unresponsive when police arrived on the scene.  He was rushed to Westchester Medical Center where he died several hours later, Galusha said. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. As of late Tuesday, Dec. 31…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Search For BMW In Northern Westchester Pedestrian Hit-Run Police Search For BMW In Northern Westchester Pedestrian Hit-Run
Police Search For BMW In Northern Westchester Pedestrian Hit-Run Police are searching for a black BMW with Connecticut license plates that struck a pedestrian and fled the area in Peekskill. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Thursday at Washington and Franklin streets. Peekskill police are not releasing any further information, including the condition of the person struck, other than the incident is under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes