Middletown Barbershop Shooting Suspect Arrested in New York City

The City of Middletown Police Department has arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for a recent shooting inside a barbershop in Middletown, NY.

Last week, we learned that the City of Middletown Police Department (MPD) was actively investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, just after 5 p.m. at a barbershop located on West Main Street.

Barbershop Shooting in Middletown, NY

According to MPD, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 5:16 PM, officers were dispatched to a reported shooting at the 6 West Barbershop, located at 6 West Main Street in Middletown, NY.

Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male who reportedly sustained three gunshot wounds to his back. The unidentified victim was conscious and alert and transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.

Police Begin Investigation

MPD's Detective Division began its investigation, which revealed that the victim was a new employee at the barbershop and was working inside when a male suspect walked into the barbershop through the front door and began to discharge several rounds from a black handgun at the victim.

Following the shooting, the suspect, who was wearing all black and a camouflaged balaclava-style mask, fled the barbershop on foot, eastbound on West Main Street.

Police Search for Shooting Suspect

Police searched the surrounding area for hours, attempting to find the suspect, but were unable to locate them.

Two days later, on Friday, September 5, 2025, MPD detectives received a tip that the suspect might have fled the Middletown area and traveled to New York City.

Following the tip, numerous law enforcement agencies conducted a coordinated surveillance effort in the area where the suspect was believed to be located, and soon after, officers observed the suspect exiting a building.

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Officers were able to take the suspect, a 16-year-old resident of the City of Middletown, into custody without incident.

Teen Arrested and Charged in Middletown Shooting

Once in custody, the suspect was transported to the City of Middletown Police Department, where he was booked and processed on one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.

The following day, Saturday, September 6, 2025, he was arraigned in Youth Part Court at Middletown City Court and remanded to a juvenile detention facility in lieu of $200,000 cash bail, $400,000 partially secured bond, or $800,000 full bond.

“This crime understandably shocked our community, given the extreme violence and reckless nature of discharging a firearm inside a local business," said Middletown Police Chief John Ewanciw. "I commend the dedication and professionalism of all officers and detectives involved in this investigation. Their swift action led to the successful apprehension of a dangerous suspect."

The investigation remains ongoing, and MPD is asking anyone with additional information to contact the City of Middletown Police Department Detective Division at (845) 343-3152.