Putnam Man Accused Of Shooting Stepfather On Easter

SOUTHEAST, NY — A 21-year-old resident of Southeast accused of shooting his stepfather on Easter faces a felony assault charge, according to New York State police.

Troopers were called Sunday to a domestic dispute on Ridgebury Road. They located a 55-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower leg. The victim was transported to Danbury Hospital in stable condition, police said.

Harrison M. Salisbury was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, a class B felony, and second-degree menacing, a class A misdemeanor.

Salisbury was arraigned before the town of Southeast Court and sent to the Putnam County Jail.

State police were assisted by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.