At 12:33 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Village of Monticello Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex, located on Terri Lane.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims, an adult male and an adult female, inside a vehicle. The vehicle had been driven into a parking lot when it was fired upon, resulting in both occupants sustaining gunshot wounds, according to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Village of Monticello Police Department.
The female victim was transported to Garnet Catskill Medical Center in Harris, where she was later pronounced dead. The male victim, who was seriously injured, was taken to Garnet Orange Medical Center and is currently receiving treatment.
The incident has prompted an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Village of Monticello Police, New York State Police, and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office are all involved in the investigation.
Moving forward, the New York State Police will take the lead in this case. As of now, the names and ages of the victims are being withheld.
Additional assistance was provided by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Mobile Medic/Empress EMS, and the Monticello Fire Department.
We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.