Woman shot in face with crossbow on Long Island, New York
A crossbow used during an attack on a woman on Long Island, according to police. Credit: Nassau County Police Department
A Long Island man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a woman in the face with a crossbow, local reports say. The victim has been identified by some outlets as his sister.
Samy Sedhom, 21, is accused of carrying out the incident on February 13, according to the Nassau County Police Department in New York.
“According to detectives, officers responded to a West Avenue residence for an aided case. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old female bleeding from a laceration on the right side of her face,” a police statement said Monday. Police said Sedhom allegedly shot the victim with a crossbow and was taken into custody without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
Sedhom faces multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree tampering with evidence, and first-degree stalking. If convicted of attempted murder, he could face up to 25 years in prison.
Court records show that Sedhom made his first court appearance Wednesday, pleading not guilty and being remanded without bail. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
According to KABC, Sedhom allegedly tried to shoot the victim as she was entering her garage after returning from the gym. Police reportedly found an arrow lodged in the garage wall and seized a box matching the crossbow, a Katana samurai sword, and a computer from Sedhom’s room.
As of Wednesday, Sedhom’s name did not appear on the Nassau County jail roster. Fox News Digital contacted attorney Timothy Naples of the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County, who is representing Sedhom.
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