CLAVERACK — New York State Police responded to reports of a stabbing near 354 Route 217 in Claverack at approximately 3:30 a.m. on March 26.
Upon arrival, Troopers, along with Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies, discovered four men with stab wounds.
The victims were identified as James R. Coxon, 35, Kyjuan Hotaling, 21, and Oziahj Stroman, 19, all of Hudson, and William M. Metz, 35, of Claverack.
All four men were transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.
Law enforcement officials want to assure residents that there is no ongoing threat to public safety linked to this incident.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more details will be released when available.
