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…