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71-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting Outside Long Island Starbucks

1/6/2026

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John Rech, a 71-year-old Long Island resident and licensed gun owner, was arrested for shooting a 21-year-old man outside a Huntington, Long Island Starbucks early Saturday, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Rech faces felony assault charges and is held on $25,000 cash bail.
Rech's lawyer says he acted within the law and is gathering video evidence to support the defense.
Rech is scheduled to appear in court on January 15.

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Story summary

John Rech, a 71-year-old Long Island resident and licensed gun owner, was arrested for shooting a 21-year-old man outside a Huntington, Long Island Starbucks early Saturday, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Rech faces felony assault charges and is held on $25,000 cash bail.
Rech's lawyer says he acted within the law and is gathering video evidence to support the defense.
Rech is scheduled to appear in court on January 15.