NEWS MEDIA RELEASE

On Monday, September 2^nd, 2024 at about 3:42 PM, the Vestal Police were called to a residence on Avalon Drive in the Town of Vestal for a domestic incident. During the dispute, Eugene Hendrickson armed himself with a shotgun. A struggle ensued over the gun and a round was fired inside the residence with several individuals present, including a juvenile. No one was injured during the dispute or by the firearm being discharged. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and were able to take Mr. Hendrickson into custody. As part of the investigation, it was also determined that Mr. Hendrickson had taken a baseball bat and damaged a vehicle in the driveway of the residence.

As a result, 57-year-old Eugene W. Hendrickson, of Vestal, NY was charged with the following:

• Reckless Endangerment in the 1^st Degree – Class D Felony

• Criminal Mischief in the 2^nd Degree – Class D Felony

• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Class A Misdemeanor

Hendrickson was taken to the Broome County Jail and arraigned at the Central Arraignment Part court.