A 21-year old Marlborough woman is in critical condition after a Newburgh man recklessly shot her in the face. 

On Sunday, the Marlborough police department and Ulster County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a victim of a gunshot wound.

Patrols responded to a private residence in the Town of Marlborough, and found the 21-year old female with a single gunshot wound to her face.

The victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center and is listed in critical condition, according to a press release

An investigation revealed that Darren J. Olympia, 21 of Newburgh, NY retrieved a legally owned gun which he recklessly discharged one round from and inadvertently struck the victim in the face.

Olympia was arrested and charged with Assault in the Second Degree, and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, both felonies.

Olympia was arraigned in the Town of Marlborough Court and remanded to Ulster County Jail in lieu $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond.

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