POUGHKEEPSIE – A woman, who was at
Club Ciboney at 189 Church Street in Poughkeepsie, was struck in the leg
by a ricocheted bullet and city police are investigating the incident.
This shooting occurred around 3:20 in the morning on Saturday, July 18,
days before a man was shot to death in the city on this Tuesday.
Police were called to the club for a report of a fight outside and another
report of a shot fired inside.
When officers arrived, there were several fights in the parking lot. Club
security also said there was a shot fired inside the club. Police encountered
several uncooperative witnesses at the scene and no victim was located.
There was an apparent birthday party going at the club.
A short time later, police were called to a local hospital for a reported
gunshot victim. The 24-year-old woman was dancing inside the club when
she was struck in the leg by the ricocheted bullet.
No arrests have been made, but the investigation is continuing with police
asking for the public’s assistance by calling 845-451-4000 or the
tip line at 845-451-7577.
