Attempted Murder Suspect Finally Arrested In Hudson Valley, NY

A teen accused of attempted murder in September but let go has officially been arrested in the Hudson Valley.

An arrest has been made after someone was nearly killed on Main Street in Poughkeepsie.

Arrest Made In Sept. Poughkeepsie Shooting

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On Wednesday, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the shooting that occurred on September 27, 2025, on Main Street.

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Officers responded to 313 Main Street around 2:30 a.m. for reports of gunfire and a person shot.

The unnamed victim was shot in the hip. It's unclear how bad the injuries were, but the victim survived.

After the shooting, a potential suspect, 19-year-old Malachi Cornwall was identified and detained.

However, police say there was "insufficient evidence" to charge the teen. He was released pending further investigation.

Teen Arrested Following Shooting In Poughkeepsie

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After what's described as an "extensive and ongoing" investigation, Cornwall was arrested on Wednesday.

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He was charge with assault in the first degree, a class B violent felony and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, class c violent felonies.

Police Still Need Help

The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information regarding this case, or any other matter,
is urged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department’s tip line at (845) 451-7577. Calls
may be made anonymously.

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