Crime & Safety
2nd Man Arraigned in Ambush-Revenge Shooting
The second man was said by police to have pulled the trigger; the first drove the getaway car.
A second man has been arraigned for involvement in a White Plains ambush shooting.
Aaron George, 21, pleaded not guilty Friday to one count of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of tampering with physical evidence, felonies.
Acting Westchester County District Attorney James A. McCarty said George was charged in the April 17, 2016, shooting death of Dominique Hospie.
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Police said George was the victim of a 2011 shooting by Hospie, who spent almost three years in prison for the crime.
It is alleged that George, along with co-defendant Michael Djukic, who was arraigned Wednesday, drove to the area of 91 North Kensico Ave. in White Plains.
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George got out of the car and approached Hospie and opened fire on him with a handgun, police said.
After George got back into the vehicle, Djukic drove off, police said.
Hospie suffered gunshot wounds to the hand and back. He later died in surgery.
Bail for George was set at $500,000 cash or bond.
His next court appearance is scheduled for June 15.
Photo caption: Aaron George. Photo credit: Courtesy.
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