Suspect At Large After Teen Shot In Broad Daylight On Busy Area Street

A suspect is on the loose after a teenager was shot in broad daylight on a busy street in downtown Poughkeepsie.

The area of Washington Street (Route 9G) where the shooting occurred.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

12/19/2019 6:48 p.m.

It happened on Thursday, Dec. 19 at around 2:15 p.m. in the area of 131 Washington St. (Route 9G), City of Poughkeepsie Police said.

Upon officers’ arrival, they learned that the victim had already been transported to a local hospital by private vehicle.

The victim, a 19-year-old former City of Poughkeepsie resident, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound, police said. The victim was not cooperative with the investigation, police said.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000 or the tip line at 845-451-7577.

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