Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Alleged Crossbow Attack in Shocking Incident

A man from Long Island has been charged with attempted murder following an incident where he allegedly shot a woman, identified by local media as his sister, in the face using a crossbow.

The suspect, 21-year-old Samy Sedhom, was implicated in the February 13 incident, as reported by the Nassau County Police Department.

“Detectives report that officers were dispatched to a residence on West Avenue for an assistance call. Upon their arrival, they found a 28-year-old woman suffering from a laceration on the right side of her face,” stated a police release on Monday.

According to the release, investigators concluded that Sedhom shot the victim, believed to be his sister, with a crossbow. He was subsequently apprehended without resistance from the authorities.

Image: Samy Sedhom’s mugshot, following his arrest for allegedly shooting a crossbow at a victim on February 13, 2026. (Courtesy: Nassau County Police Department)

The victim was taken to a local hospital and is 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.