A man in upstate New York was left in critical condition after a series of violent incidents unfolded on a street in Poughkeepsie over the weekend. The chaotic chain of events involved a car collision, a baseball bat attack, and a stabbing. Police are currently investigating the incident and have made two arrests.
The incident began on Sunday afternoon when two speeding vehicles caused a wrong-way crash on Pershing Avenue Park. The collision resulted in two individuals being struck by the cars and another vehicle. One of the victims, who was hit by a car, was subsequently attacked with a baseball bat and stabbed. Bystander footage shared on social media showed a man repeatedly striking the victim with the bat while shouting obscenities. The exact timing of the stabbing remains unclear. Another injured man, seen lying in the street covered in blood, was captured in the background of a news report brandishing a shotgun.
The relationship between those involved in the altercation is currently unknown, as is the potential involvement of the man with the shotgun. Investigators are working to piece together the violent scene and determine the motives behind the attacks. It is unclear whether the victims were specifically targeted or if they were caught in the crossfire of the collision.
Following the incident, two men, identified as Rakim Paulin, 43, of Beacon, and Jeremy Taylor, 40, of Poughkeepsie, were arrested and charged with assault. The victim who was stabbed was rushed to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in critical condition, while the other individual struck by a vehicle was treated and released.
Police are urging any witnesses who may have filmed the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. The footage could provide crucial evidence for understanding the sequence of events and identifying additional individuals involved. Authorities are determined to uncover the full details in order to bring all responsible parties to justice.