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Mount Vernon man faces attempted murder charge for shooting 70-year-old

The district attorney says the incident began when a rival group fired a shotgun at Rodney Solomon last September.

News 12 Staff

Sep 27, 2025, 7:12 AM

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A Mount Vernon man accused of shooting a 70-year-old is facing attempted murder charges.

The district attorney says a rival group fired a shotgun at 21-year-old Rodney Solomon last September.

He left to retrieve his own gun, returned to the scene and fired. However, the bullet ultimately struck a bystander in the stomach.

The victim survived the shot, according to authorities.

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