State Police investigate assault
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Robin H. Benziger
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Putnam Valley, New York – The New York State Police at Cortlandt, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is currently investigating a gang assault which occurred in the Town of Putnam Valley at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st, 2015.
Preliminary investigation reveals that students from several local high schools met for the purpose of engaging in a physical altercation concerning members of rival varsity football teams.
During the incident, at least one bystander who was not directly involved in the original altercation, was physically assaulted by a group of students, which resulted in him suffering serious physical injuries.
The victim was transported by ambulance to the Trauma Center at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, in serious condition. At this time, the injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
It was also alleged that the victim was robbed of some belongings during the assault.
Any witnesses who were not already interviewed by Troopers at the scene of the incident are asked to contact the State Police BCI at (914) 737-7171.
