Shooting in Newburgh

NEWBURGH – Police in the City of Newburgh are investigating a shooting that occurred just before midnight on Saturday night.

The incident occurred at Johnston and Third streets in the city, according to police radio reports.

The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the back of his neck and a leg.

Police did not provide any details as of Sunday night.

Todd Bender

Todd Bender started as a stringer before rising through the ranks to Dutchess County Bureau Chief. Bender is the senior investigative reporter for Mid Hudson News, focusing on crime and government. He is an avid angler and is likely to be organizing his collection of unused fishing lures while watching replays of council or board meetings and simultaneously complaining about the lack of time to go fishing.