Gossips received reports of this incident earlier today, but here is the press release from the Hudson Police Department:
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 1:06 p.m., the Hudson City Police Department received a call from Columbia County 911 reporting a subject called 911 reporting a male subject shot himself in the leg and then got into an automobile accident involving a COARC van.
HPD patrol units responded immediately to the area of the accident call located at 1st and Warren Street. Officer Strattman located a 31-year-old male subject who was shot in the right upper leg and bleeding badly. An off-duty doctor was on scene and assisted Officer Strattman with first aid. Officer Strattman administered a department issued tourniquet around the subject's leg to stop the bleeding until Greenport Rescue was able to safely respond. The subject was airlifted to Albany Medical Center for emergency medical attention. At this time, the subject is in stable condition.
Prior to police arrival to the accident scene, witnesses observed the male subject exit his car after crashing into the COARC van three different times. Once out of the vehicle, the subject dumped a loaded handgun down the sewer drain. Detective Pierro was able to climb in the sewer and recover the 9mm loaded handgun.
It appears at this time, from the evidence collected and speaking to witnesses, the subject shot himself in the leg on Front Street, then got into his vehicle and caused a car accident just a block away. No other injuries to any other subjects reported.
Police are currently still investigating the above incident. If anyone has any further information they would like to share with the police, please contact Hudson City Police Department, Detective Division, at (518) 828-3388. Felony charges will be forthcoming.
The New York State Police, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Greenport Rescue, Hudson Fire Department assisted HPD in this investigation.
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