PEEKSKILL, NY — Peekskill police are investigating a midday shooting death on Park Street. A report of 'shots fired' sent them to the 1200 block at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
The officers discovered a 22-year-old manwho had sustained a single gunshot wound.
Preliminary investigation suggests the victim may have been involved in an argument with a second
man just prior to the shooting, said Police Chief Donald Halmy. The victim, who was later identified as Khalil Lyons of the Bronx, was transported to New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital where
he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
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At this time the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact the Peekskill Police Detective Division at 914-737-8000 or email jgalusha@peekskillpolice.com. Anonymous tips may also be made at www.cityofpeekskill.com under the crime tips section.
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