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The first attack happened on Wednesday, March 5, around 8 a.m., when officers responded to a report of an assault involving a hammer on Rinaldi Boulevard in the City of Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced on Friday, March 7.
Upon arrival, they found a 45-year-old man suffering from head injuries caused by blunt force trauma. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Hours later, at 7:41 p.m., a slashing was reported on Cannon Street in Poughkeepsie. Officers arrived to find a 59-year-old man who had sustained a serious slash wound to the face. He was also taken to a hospital for medical care.
Both incidents remain under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police confidential tip line at 845-451-7577.
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