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.

New York State Police
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01/12/2022 2:00 p.m.

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.

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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.

Post has been remanded to the Ulster County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

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