A disturbing incident unfolded on Saturday in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, according to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities responded to a reported disturbance at a residence on South Gravel Road near Route 63, and what they encountered was both shocking and dangerous.
When deputies arrived, a man identified as 36-year-old Aaron D’Angelo of Medina allegedly approached them armed with a knife. Officers used a Taser to safely take D’Angelo into custody without further injury.
Inside the residence, deputies discovered two men who had been stabbed multiple times. Tragically, 65-year-old Dale R. Lang was pronounced dead at the scene. The second man was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries. Authorities have not released details about his current condition.
D’Angelo has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including:
- Second-degree murder
- Second-degree attempted murder
- First-degree assault
- Menacing a police officer
- Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree
He is being held at the Orleans County Jail pending arraignment.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
This tragic event has shaken the Shelby community, highlighting the dangers of domestic disputes and violent confrontations. Community members are coming together to support the victims’ families and encourage safety in the neighborhood.
Authorities remind the public that investigations like this take time and ask that residents avoid spreading unverified information. Any tips or relevant information can be reported directly to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office to help law enforcement bring clarity to this serious incident.
This heartbreaking case underscores the importance of community awareness, timely reporting of dangerous situations, and law enforcement’s efforts to safely handle high-risk incidents. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy and with the deputies who responded to a life-threatening situation with professionalism and care.
Residents are encouraged to respect the ongoing investigation and await official updates from the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office.
