NEWBURGH – One person was shot and at least three vehicles were struck by the latest round of gunfire in the City of Newburgh.
At around 11:12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, a ShotSpotter activation sent police to the area of 100 William Street where they found 21 expended shell casings from three different guns – .40, 9mm and .380 caliber.
That is where police found a 36-year-old man shot at least once with non-life threatening wounds to his neck and back.
While officers were processing that scene, they received another ShotSpotter activation in the area of Johnston and Campbell streets for another 16 rounds of gunfire.
Officers found 13 40-cal. shell casing. At least one vehicle was struck by bullets, but there were no known shooting victims.
Police are looking for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of either shooting and are asking them to call them at 845-569-7509. Calls can remain confidential.
