Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Northern Westchester: 'Not Random Act,' Police Say

Authorities are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one victim hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds in Northern Westchester.

The victim was found by the intersection of Welcher Avenue and Washington Street in Peekskill.
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Ben Crnic

05/23/2023 11:00 a.m.

New, updated report: New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill

The incident happened on Sunday, May 21 just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to the area of Sherman Avenue and McKinley Street in Peekskill for a report of shots fired, according to Peekskill Police.

Once they arrived at the scene, police found a 53-year-old victim with numerous gunshot wounds in the area of Welcher Avenue and Washington Street. Officers then immediately gave them medical aid before they were taken to a nearby hospital, where they are still being treated.

It is currently believed that both the victim and suspect knew each other and that "this was not a random act," the department said.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Peekskill Police Detective Division at 914-737-8000 or email arenwick@peekskillpolice.com.

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