Carl Chambers Obituary, Death; The City of Poughkeepsie is in mourning following a fatal shooting near Stitzel Field on Lincoln Avenue that left a 46-year-old man dead and another person injured.
According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, the incident occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 6:33 p.m. after dispatchers received multiple reports of gunfire in the area, where an adult soccer game was taking place.
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Police say officers arrived to find a chaotic scene with a large crowd and evidence that multiple individuals exchanged gunfire across the street from the field. The suspects involved fled before officers arrived and remain at large.
The 46-year-old victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries despite medical efforts to save his life. A second victim was also taken to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators believe several firearms were used in the shooting, including at least one high-powered weapon, and say multiple people were involved in the exchange of gunfire. The motive remains unclear.
The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Detective Division continues to process evidence, review witness statements, and reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active. The incident has left the Poughkeepsie community shaken, as residents mourn a violent event that unfolded in a public space.