Bob McCormick
On January 18, at approximately 9:19 a.m, the City of Newburgh Police Department responded to 97 Fullerton Avenue for report of a shooting. Officers arriving on scene located a 27-year old male victim and City of Newburgh resident who sustained two gunshot wounds (one to his leg and one to his back). Officers performed life-saving measures, before the victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for further evaluation. The victim would later be transported to Westchester Medical Center for additional treatment. The City of Newburgh Detective Division is currently investigating this incident along with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Anyone that may have information is asked to contact the Detective Division at 845-569-7509. All calls will be kept confidential.