NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 27, 2025) — A 35-year-old man faces felony charges following a shooting incident on September 24, 2025, near 148 Remington Place in New Rochelle, with court records clarified after an initial clerical error, authorities said.
Kenneth A. Hairston was indicted by a grand jury on charges of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, all classified as armed felony offenses, according to the indictment filed under No. GJ-2025-1140 in Westchester County Court. The charges stem from Hairston allegedly firing a loaded 9mm Luger Cal. SCCY Model CPX-2 semi-automatic pistol at an individual driving away from an apartment building where people were gathered.
New Rochelle Police responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 8:55 p.m. near Webster Avenue and Remington Place. Witnesses described a suspect matching Hairston’s description—a Black male with short black hair, a beard, and possibly wearing gray clothing—who fled into 160 Remington Place. Police recovered one 9mm shell casing at the scene and later found multiple 9mm rounds in a closet and a loaded SCCY 9mm handgun hidden in a couch.
Hairston was arrested without incident and booked at the Westchester County Department of Correction in Valhalla on September 25 at 9:09 p.m. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment before Judge Jared R. Rice on September 25, with bail set at $50,000 cash or $20,000 secured bond, which he could not post. He remains in custody.
Initial court records erroneously listed charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon (Machine Gun) in the second degree, causing confusion. Reporter Robert Cox noted the discrepancy, stating, “I wrote a story based on court records and county jail records because there was a hold-up with the NRPD press release. When I did get the NRPD statement, it differed from the court record.”
The court confirmed the error in the Unified Court Management System was corrected, with updates expected in WebCrims by October 28. “We have corrected the error in the database and correction should reflect accordingly in WebCrims by tomorrow,” a court official said.
The felony complaint, filed by Detective Michael Nader, detailed Hairston’s alleged actions, accusing him of possessing a loaded firearm with intent to use it unlawfully and recklessly engaging in conduct that created a grave risk of death. The incident occurred outside Hairston’s home or place of business, according to the complaint.
The case was transferred from New Rochelle City Court to White Plains for grand jury proceedings, with Hairston’s arraignment on the indictment occurring last week. His next court appearance was scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in New Rochelle City Court for a felony hearing. The Legal Aid Society of Westchester represents Hairston, while the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Susan Cacace, is prosecuting.
No further details about victims or the circumstances of the shooting have been released as the investigation continues.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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