1 Injured In Sullivan County Burglary: Police

MONTICELLO, NY — A report of a gunshot victim led to the accusation of burglary for two Monticello residents.

The New York State Police said troopers were sent to Harmony Lane in the village of Monticello for a report of someone who had been shot.

Upon arrival, troopers found that a shooting victim was being taken to the hospital in a pickup truck.

Police located the truck as it arrived at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

The driver of the truck — Andre Fogo, 32, of Monticello — said his passenger — Rachain Wilson, 28, also of Monticello — was shot at the Harmony Apartments.

Police said that the investigation revealed both men had forced their ways into an apartment to confront someone about a previous fight.

Fogo and Wilson began beating up the person, police said, after which another person in the apartment fired his weapon and struck Wilson. The two men then fled from the apartment.

Police said the man who fired his weapon was a licensed gun owner who provided the police all proper documents.

Wilson was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening and released.

Fogo and Wilson were charged with felony first-degree burglary.

After being arraigned, the men were sent to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of bail.

Police said this is an ongoing investigation.

State police were assisted by the Village of Monticello Police Department, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office.

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