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Peekskill police arrest shooting suspect, recover illegal semi-automatic pistol

On Wednesday, police tracked down and arrested the alleged shooter, David Gaetan, of Peekskill.

News 12 Staff

Aug 16, 2023, 5:23 PM

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Police in Peekskill says a person was arrested following a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. 

Officials received reports of gunfire near Nelson Avenue around 3:15 p.m. between Phoenix and Constant avenues.  

Detectives say someone fired a shot during a fight.

On Wednesday, police tracked down and arrested the alleged shooter, David Gaetan, of Peekskill.

They also recovered an illegal 9 mm semi-automatic pistol.

Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to contact Peekskill police. 



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