Defendant: Jeffrey Hirschorn (DOB 06/30/59)
July 6, 2020 -– District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced a 61-year-old Yonkers man was arraigned Saturday for the fatal shooting of his sister outside their home. Jeffrey Hirschorn, was charged with one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I violent felony. He was arraigned via video conference in Yonkers City Court and was remanded into custody.
The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Leslie Hirschorn.
After learning of the fatal shooting, DA Scarpino said, “This is another tragedy where a family dispute turned fatal because a gun was in the mix. Another Westchester family has lost a loved one and we are saddened for them and the entire community. I remind everyone, if you believe a person may be in danger of hurting themselves or others and has access to guns, you can call your local police or my office to get help. The courts can direct police to remove those weapons using an Extreme Risk Protection Order under New York’s Red Flag Law. Let us help you stay safe.”
Background
Jeffrey Hirschorn and his sister lived together with their elderly mother on Oakland Avenue. On Friday July 3, 2020 just after 6 p.m. It is alleged they were engaged in a dispute. The two were on the front lawn. The dispute escalated to violence when the suspect displayed a handgun and a struggle ensued. Hirschhorn allegedly pointed the handgun at his sister and fired once, striking her in the neck resulting in her death.
He remained at scene and police recovered an illegally possessed .38 caliber revolver. The elderly mother was taken to a local area hospital for evaluation but was unharmed in the incident.
The investigation remains open and on-going.
Hirschhorn’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 22, 2020. Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo of the Superior Court Trial Division is prosecuting the case.
More information on Red Flag Law.
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