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Suspect In Custody Following Shots Fired In Area, State Police Say

A suspect is in custody after a report of shots fired in the area.

Red Hook police arrested a person in connection with shots fired incident.

Red Hook police arrested a person in connection with shots fired incident.

Photo Credit: Red Hook Police Department

The incident took place around 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, in Dutchess County in the vicinity of Whalesback Road in the Town of Red Hook, said New York State Police on Twitter.

The state police assisted the Red Hook police during the incident, as well as the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office who covered the area with its helicopter.

The Red Hook Central School District was also put on lockdown as police searched for the unknown suspect.

Red Hook Police have not released any information about the event, but County Executive Marc Molinaro provided a statement, thanking the officers for their rapid response.

“We are grateful to the officers of the Red Hook Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Deputies, and the New York State Police for their rapid response," he said.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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