NEWBURGH – A 13-year-old Newburgh city resident has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in the afternoon of July 8.
The incident took place in the Liberty and South Street area.
Investigating officers located evidence that a semi-automatic firearm had been used.
On Thursday, July 23 at 8 p.m., detectives assigned to the Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force located the suspect in the area of South and Chamber Street.
Police are not releases his name because of his age.
He has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.
City Councilman Rob McLymore, a lieutenant in the Town of Wallkill Police Department, said it is disheartening with a juvenile is involved in gun violence. Not only is it dangerous for the youth and the community, he said it could impact the youth’s entire future.
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