(Levittown, NY) Nassau County Police have arrested a man for Attempted Murder Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 P.M. in Levittown.
According to Second Squad detectives, Rohan J. Kahn, 58, of 1 Carter Place, was at his home when he was approached by his landlord. An argument ensued which escalated into a physical fight where Kahn pulled his landlord, 51, into the apartment, punched him in the face and kicked him.
Dated view of the home at 1 Carter Place in Levittown where according to Second Squad detectives, Rohan J. Kahn, 58, got into an argument with his landlord which escalated into a physical fight where Kahn pulled his landlord, 51, into the apartment, punched him in the face and kicked him. When the victim fled, Kahn fired at him. Photo credit to Google Street Views / Nassau County Police.
The victim was able to run from the apartment but was followed by Kahn at which time at least five rounds were discharged from a rifle, striking two cars, on Bloomingdale Road and Carter Place. The glass from the cars caused injuries to the face of the victim along with a second female victim, 54, who was driving on Bloomingdale Road.
When police arrived the defendant barricaded himself in his home. Island Trees School District was placed in lock-down. Nassau County Emergency Services along with Bureau of Special Operations, K-9, Aviation and Hostage Negotiators were at the scene which lasted approximately two hours, ending with the defendant being placed under arrest at 4:35 P.M. with no further injuries reported.
Kahn is charged with Attempted Murder 2nd degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm 1st degree and two counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st degree. He will be arraigned on today, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at First District Court in Hempstead.
