CROWN POINT, N.Y. -
Police say a Crown Point, New York man is in grave condition after he was intentionally shot in the head and police say the shooter was the man's brother.
Police say David Lang appeared in a Crown Point courtroom to face charges related to the shooting. They say his brother Russell Lang is at Fletcher Allen Health Care where as of late Tuesday night he was in critical condition.
When New York State Police troopers arrived at a home in Crown Point, they found more than beer cans in the front yard.
"They identified a suspect and a single victim suffering from a gun shot wound to his head," say Lt. Patrick Ryan, New York State Police.
State Police Captain Robert LaFountain would not talk about why 70-year-old David Lang might have shot his 63-year-old brother Russell.
LaFountain says that alcohol appears to be a factor and that David talked to police after the shooting.
"The State Police have determined that David intentionally shot his brother. It appears one time in the head," says LaFountain.
As for the possible weapon, LaFountain says police did find a rifle at the home.
He also says it was David who called 911 and that he was taken into custody without any issues.
Police still closed roads around the home and say they will be there for awhile to finish their investigation.
"We want to ensure the public that there is no need for concern for their safety. We believe this was an isolated incident," says LaFountain.
