Man accused in machete attack on Staten Island facing multiple charges

Staten Island shooting victim charged with assault; gunman won't face charges

NEW YORK -- A man who was shot after allegedly attacking another man with a machete on Staten Island on Wednesday is facing multiple charges.

Police sources say a road rage incident led to a 45-year-old man attacking a 50-year-old man with a machete on Vineland Avenue in Arden Heights around 9:30 a.m.

The 50-year-old man allegedly shot the 45-year-old in the chest. The 50-year-old was taken into custody for questioning, and police said Thursday he will not face any charges. Sources say he's a former NYPD officer.

The man who is accused of pulling out a machete has been charged with assault and menacing. Police say he's still in the hospital in critical condition.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.