May 4, 2024
FROM THE SCHUYLER COUNTY SHERIFFs DEPT: At approximately 7:45a.m., the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting gunfire at Mill Hill Road in the town of Dix. Law enforcement was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers encountered an ongoing situation, and subsequent information led them to a secondary location on State Route 414 in the town of Catlin.
Protocols to neutralize the situation and ensure the safety of civilians were immediately implemented. Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, along with the assistance of Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Watkins Glen Police Department, and the New York State Police, secured the area and initiated an investigation into the incident. Several Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Personnel were also staged at the scene to provide medical assistance.
The suspect has been identified as Rexford Smith, also known as ‘Ely’, age 40, of Catlin, NY. His whereabouts are currently unknown, and he could possibly be armed with a firearm. We urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office at 607-535-8222. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial to our investigation.
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office is currently working diligently to gather additional information and the area remains an active crime scene as law enforcement continues to investigate the incident and apprehend the suspect involved. We believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no direct threat to the public. The safety and security of our community remain our top priority, and we are working thoroughly to gather all pertinent information regarding this incident.
