A man from Long Island has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly using a crossbow to shoot a victim in the face. Local reports have identified the victim as his sister.
Authorities in New York’s Nassau County have named 21-year-old Samy Sedhom as the primary suspect in the incident, which occurred on February 13.
The Nassau County Police Department released a statement detailing that officers responded to a call at a residence on West Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 28-year-old woman with a significant injury on the right side of her face.
According to the police report, investigators concluded that Sedhom had shot the victim, believed to be his sister, with a crossbow. He was subsequently arrested without resistance.
A mugshot released by the Nassau County Police Department shows Samy Sedhom following his arrest for the alleged crossbow attack on February 13, 2026.
The injured woman was transported to a nearby hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition.
Sedhom was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree tampering with evidence and first-degree stalking.
The attempted murder charge carries a possible 25-year prison sentence if Sedhom is convicted.
A photo of a crossbow allegedly used by Samy Sedhom to shoot a victim in the face in February 2026. (Nassua County Police Department)
Court records show that he had his first appearance Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty and was remanded without bail. A temporary order of protection for the victim was also levied.
KABC reported that Sedhom attempted to shoot the victim as she was entering the garage after returning from the gym. According to that report, police found an arrow stuck in the wall of the garage. They also reportedly searched his room and found a box matching the crossbow, a Katana samurai sword and a computer, which were all seized.
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As of Wednesday, Sedhom’s name did not appear on the Nassau County jail roster.
Fox News Digital reached out to attorney Timothy Naples of the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County, who is representing Sedhom.
