Spring Valley, NY – July 22, 2025 – The Spring Valley Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Anderson J. Alvarado-Jimenez of Spring Valley in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 19, 2025, at approximately 9:51 PM, near 60 E. Eckerson Road.

According to the investigation, Mr. Alvarado-Jimenez initially discharged a .22 caliber revolver multiple times, striking a parked vehicle. He then left the scene and returned shortly afterward with an assault rifle, firing approximately 20 additional rounds at the same vehicle, causing significant damage. Two bullets entered nearby apartments where children were playing, though fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The firearms used in the incident were later recovered by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT) in the Town of Haverstraw.

Mr. Alvarado-Jimenez was charged with the following offenses:

• Criminal Use of a Firearm 2nd Degree (PL 265.08(1))

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (PL 265.03(3))

• Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree (PL 120.25)

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (PL 265.02(7) and PL 265.02)

• Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree (PL 145.05(2))

• Tampering with Physical Evidence (PL 215.40(2))

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree (PL 265.01(5))

Mr. Alvarado-Jimenez is currently being held pending arraignment.

The Spring Valley Police Department would like to thank the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT), Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Town of Haverstraw Police Department, and the residents and business owners of Spring Valley for their assistance and cooperation during the investigation.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400 or email tips@villagespringvalley.org.