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Officers were called to the scene on Curry Road in Mahopac at 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. They arrived to find two men in the roadway. A 44-year-old Mahopac man was unconscious with life-threatening injuries, while 32-year-old Brooks Lawrence of Connecticut was detained at the scene.
The victim was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center by STAT Flight Helicopter, where he remains in critical condition. Detectives determined that Lawrence and the victim had been involved in a violent physical altercation, police said.
Lawrence has been charged with Felony Attempted Murder and Felony Assault. He was arraigned by Carmel Town Justice Jacobellis and is being held at the Putnam County Correctional Facility without bail.
“There is no danger or threat to the community,” police reassured residents.
Carmel Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to call 845-628-1300.
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