Monticello Police Investigate Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Wounded

Village of Monticello Police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left an 18-year-old Monticello man wounded.

Police said the shooting occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Woodlands Village apartment complex on Moon Manor Road.

According to police, the victim was standing on a sidewalk when he was shot in both legs.

The 18-year-old was taken by private vehicle to the emergency room at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills in Harris. He was later transferred to Garnet Health Medical Center in Orange County for further treatment.

Police said officers were not initially called to the scene and only learned about the shooting after the victim arrived at the hospital.

As of Monday, police had not released any information about a possible suspect.

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Monticello Police with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Village of Monticello Police Department at 845-794-4422. Police said callers can provide information confidentially.