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Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing
A visitation is planned for an area musician and tattoo artist who was murdered earlier this week in the region.
Sullivan County resident Michael A. Hankins, age 29, of Woodridge, was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Shawangunk in Ulster County, said the New York State Police.
Walter D. Post Jr, age 26, of Shawangunk, was arrested and charged with Hankins murder, state police said.
Related Story: ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Area
The son of Michael H. and Maria LoCicero Hankins, Hankins enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician; he liked hiking and fishing, an…
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Area
State Police have released the identity of a man from the area who was fatally shot.
Sullivan County resident Michael A, Hankins, age 29, of Woodridge, was killed around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Shawangunk in Ulster County, said the New York State Police.
See Earlier Story: Area Man Arrested For Shooting Death, State Police Say
According to Trooper Steven Nevel, Hankins was found outside of a home in Shawangunk when they responded to a report of a shooting.
Following an investigation, Walter D. Post Jr, age 26, of Shawangunk, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.&n…
