Endwell Man Accused of Firing Rifle in Dispute

Police have arrested an Endwell resident after a rifle reportedly was discharged during an argument on an Endicott street.

Authorities say Brian Shofkom of Pierce Avenue was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony.

According to Endicott police, Shofkom is accused of discharging at least one round from a .22 caliber rifle during a dispute with another man on Madison Avenue. The incident was said to have occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on October 25.

Investigators say no injuries were reported. The rifle and a shell casing were recovered.

Shofkom was arraigned in Endicott village court and sent to Broome County Jail without bail.

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