Somers, New York- On June 28, 2023, the New York State Police from the Somers barracks arrested Raymond L. Laudo, age 66, of Bronx, New York, for Burglary in the 1st degree, a class B felony, Assault in the 2nd degree, Strangulation in the 2nd degree, both class D felonies, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree, and Menacing in the 2nd degree, both class A misdemeanors.

On June 13, 2023, Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Summit Circle in the Town of Somers for a domestic dispute involving a gun.  Responding Troopers found one male subject suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm, and the resident of the home suffering from blunt force trauma to the head caused by a metal pipe.  Both subjects were transported to Westchester Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.

The investigation determined that Raymond Laudo had forcibly entered the residence and violently assaulted the victim.  The victim then fired one round from a .22 caliber rifle in self-defense.

Raymond Laudo was arraigned in the Town of Somers Court and released on $25,000 bail.  He is scheduled to reappear before the court on July 17th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

The New York State Police was assisted by the Town of Somers Police and Town of North Salem Police.