Bloodied Man Arrested After Shooting in Saugerties

A man has been arrested following a shooting incident outside of a hotel in the Village of Saugerties, New York.

A scary situation began to unfold Monday night in Saugerties as rumors began to swirl on social media, with some reporting that an active shooter was loose and that the community might be in danger.

Shooting Incident in Saugerties, New York

According to the Saugerties Police Department (SPD), the incident began on Monday, March 31, 2025, at approximately 9:42 p.m. when SPD began receiving calls about a person who allegedly suffered a head wound from a gunshot at the intersection of Main Street and Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties, NY.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a man, later identified as 35-year-old John Jones, of Saugerties, had fled the scene north on Partition Street towards Lafayette Street, where he entered a residence. Police quickly surrounded the residence and attempted to make contact with him, but were unsuccessful.

Police Enter Residence With Warrant

After obtaining a warrant for the arrest of Jones, members of the Ulster County Emergency Response Team entered the residence, located Jones, who was suffering from "previously sustained facial wounds" according to police, and placed him in custody.

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Saugerties Police Chief Kenneth Swart told the Daily Freeman that “it appears Jones’ injuries were self-inflicted" and that they have requested a mental health evaluation of Jones.

Investigation Into Saugerties Shooting

Chief Swart also said that the weapon allegedly used in this incident was a compressed CO2 pistol that shoots round projectiles. More than one shot was fired, one of which may have struck the hotel window, he said.

According to Crime Watch, police established that the reported firearm was a .68-caliber CO2-powered “defense pistol” designed to shoot less-lethal projectiles.

Thankfully, nobody else was injured during the incident. Jones was transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, where he was treated and released back into the custody of SPD.

He was arraigned in Ulster County Central Arraignment Part Court, issued an appearance ticket, and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in Saugerties Justice Court at a later date.