New York Musician Murdered in Hudson Valley
A local musician was murdered in the Hudson Valley. His family hopes to use his death to help out a New York animal shelter.
New York State Police announced the arrest of an Ulster County man who's accused of murder. 26-year-old Walter D. Post Jr from the town of Shawangunk was charged on Tuesday. Post was remanded to Ulster County Jail.
On Tuesday around 5 a.m., New York State Police from the Ellenville barracks responded to reports of a shooting. Police were told someone was shot on Vinegar Hill Road in the town of Shawangunk.
26-year-old Walter D. Post Jr from the town of Shawangunk was charged
Upon arrival, troopers located the victim deceased outside of a home on Vinegar Hill Road.
Police later identified the victim as 29-year-old Michael A. Hankins of Woodridge.
Hankins was born in Queens but was a longtime resident of the Hudson Valley, his obituary states.
Hankins was born in Queens but was a longtime resident of the Hudson Valley
He enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician.
He enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Harris Funeral Home in Liberty. His family is using his death to help out a local animal shelter.
Memorial contributions in Michael’s name may be made to Catskill Animal Rescue, Inc. 263 Old Monticello Road, Ferndale, NY 12734.
A preliminary investigation led to the arrest of Post. He was charged with second-degree murder, a felony. Police did not release a motive or state how the investigation led to the arrest.
The investigation into the murder is ongoing.
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