Arrest Made in Violent Somers Fight with Gun -Metal Pipe

On June 28, 2023, the New York State Police from the Somers barracks arrested Raymond L. Laudo, age 66, of Bronx, New York, for Burglary in the 1st degree, a class B felony, Assault in the 2nd degree, Strangulation in the 2nd degree, both class D felonies, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree, and Menacing in the 2nd degree, both class A misdemeanors. 

On June 13, 2023, Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Summit Circle in the Town of Somers for a domestic dispute involving a gun.  Responding Troopers found one male subject suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm, and the resident of the home suffering from blunt force trauma to the head caused by a metal pipe.  Both subjects were transported to Westchester Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.  

The investigation determined that Raymond Laudo had forcibly entered the residence and violently assaulted the victim.  The victim then fired one round from a .22 caliber rifle in self-defense. 

Raymond Laudo was arraigned in the Town of Somers Court and released on $25,000 bail.  He is scheduled to reappear before the court on July 17th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

The New York State Police was assisted by the Town of Somers Police and Town of North Salem Police.