Teen Charged In Newburgh Shooting: Police

NEWBURGH, NY — An 18-year-old city resident is accused of shooting and injuring a man in February.

Jamir Santana, 18, of Newburgh, was charged with felony weapon possession on Feb. 17 following a foot chase, police announced Friday.

The charge stems from an incident on Feb. 11, when police were summoned to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital for a report of a shooting victim.

The man had been shot multiple times, but survived, according to police.

Police determined the shooting had taken place in the vicinity of South and Chambers streets.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 845-569-7559. Calls may remain confidential.