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New Rochelle Today
By the People, for the People
Shootout Reported in New Rochelle Neighborhood
Police investigating multiple suspects after late-night incident on Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:21am
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New Rochelle police responded to reports of a shootout in a residential neighborhood on Saturday night, finding multiple shell casings at the scene but no confirmed injuries. Detectives are now reviewing evidence and seeking additional witnesses to the incident, which occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard.
Why it matters
Gun violence in residential areas raises serious public safety concerns, and this incident comes as New Rochelle has seen an uptick in property crime and violent crime rates in recent months, prompting increased police patrols and community outreach efforts.
The details
According to the New Rochelle Police Department, the shootout took place in the 50 block of Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard as well as at the intersection of Jacquetta Cole Street and Colonel Lee Archer Boulevard. Officers found multiple spent shell casings at the two locations but no victims were located at the scene. Police believe one of the shooters may have been grazed by a bullet before fleeing the area.
- The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
The players
New Rochelle Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the shootout incident.
What’s next
Detectives are continuing to review evidence, canvass the area for additional witnesses, and follow up on all leads related to the shootout. The public is asked to contact the New Rochelle Police non-emergency number or submit anonymous tips if they have any information about the incident.
The takeaway
This late-night shootout in a residential New Rochelle neighborhood underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing gun violence and maintaining public safety, even in areas traditionally considered low-crime.
