Child Injured After Stray Bullet Enters Home In Area

Police in the area are investigating after numerous bullets were fired into a home, injuring a child.

The area of the shooting.
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12/07/2021 3:30 p.m.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6 at 32 N. White St., in the City of Poughkeepsie.

According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police, an 8-year-old boy was struck by debris from one of the bullets, causing a non-life-threatening injury.

The incident is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on the confidential tip line at 845-451-7577.

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