Shelby NY Stabbing Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured; Suspect Arrested

Authorities apprehend 36-year-old Aaron D'Angelo after confrontation with deputies

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A tragic stabbing incident occurred in Shelby, New York, on Saturday, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. The Orleans County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call and confronted the armed suspect, Aaron D'Angelo, who was subsequently subdued and taken into custody after a physical altercation with deputies.

Why it matters

This violent incident has shaken the Shelby community, raising concerns about public safety and the factors contributing to rising violent crime rates across the United States. The case also highlights the importance of mental health resources and de-escalation training for law enforcement in addressing such situations.

The details

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies were immediately confronted by D'Angelo, who was armed with a knife. Despite being subdued by a taser, D'Angelo continued to resist, leading to a physical altercation before he was taken into custody. D'Angelo has been charged with several offenses, including second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, menacing a police officer, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, just before noon.
  • Deputies responded to a disturbance call on South Gravel Road.

The players

Aaron D'Angelo

A 36-year-old suspect who has been charged with several offenses, including second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, menacing a police officer, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Christopher Bourke

The Orleans County Sheriff, who stated that the suspect 'came at the deputy,' prompting the use of a taser.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Aaron D'Angelo out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on NY streets, and if any special laws to govern mental health crises and violent incidents.