PORT JERVIS – A fatal shooting claimed the life of a 43-year-old Port Jervis man just after midnight today.
Port Jervis Police and other law enforcement partners are actively investigating the fatal shooting that occurred on Hammond Street in the western Orange County city at approximately 12:32 a.m.
Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of 145–147 Hammond Street, just after midnight. Upon arrival, officers located the victim outside. He had sustained several gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Chief William Worden told Mid-Hudson News that several civilians were rendering aid to the man as police arrived on scene. Worden said he was unconscious at that point, but police took over lifesaving aid and continued until Port Jervis Ambulance arrived and transported him to Bon Secours Hospital for emergency treatment, but he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Worden said as of 10 a.m. police have a suspect and are continuing to follow numerous leads. He said an update will be provided as soon as additional information is available.
“At this time, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no active threat to public safety,” Worden said.
Members of the State Police assisted City of Port Jervis Police officers at the scene. The investigation is being conducted by the Port Jervis Police Department, along with troopers, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, with support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.
The Port Jervis Police Department urges anyone with information related to this incident to contact investigators at 845-856-5101.
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