Person Shot At Popular Restaurant In Area

One person was shot and injured during an incident at a popular area Mexican restaurant.

One person was shot during an altercation at Órale Mexico in New Paltz.
Photo Credit: *Órale Mexico*

03/22/2021 4:30 p.m.

The incident took place around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 20 at the Órale Mexico restaurant located on Old Route 299 in the Town of New Paltz.

A preliminary investigation indicates an altercation began inside the restaurant and a shot was discharged striking one person, said New Paltz Police Chief Robert Lucchesi.

The victim, a 59-year-old man, was transported to an area hospital by New Paltz Rescue with non-life-threatening injuries, he added.

The investigation is continuing and there is no danger to the public.

The New Paltz Police Department was assisted by:

Ulster County Sheriff’s Office,
New York State Police,
SUNY New Paltz Police Department,
Ulster County District Attorney’s Office.

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