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Patrick D. Proefriedt, 26, was arrested for killing his three-week-old daughter and injuring his wife with a bolt fired from a crossbow. The violence occurred after an early morning argument in Colesv...

Patrick D. Proefriedt, 26, of New York was charged Monday in the death of his newborn daughter, Eleanor M. Carey, who was killed by a crossbow bolt.

Patrick D. Proefriedt, 26, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting his 3-week-old infant daughter with a crossbow Monday morning, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

The baby was shot in the torso, with the crossbow bolt exiting her body and hitting the mother. Proefriedt allegedly removed the bolt and tried to stop the mum calling 911

Patrick Proefriedt Upstate NY dad shoots 3 weeks old baby daughter with crossbow while arguing with mother. History of domestic abuse. 

The mother was holding the baby girl when the father fired a shot from the crossbow and struck them both. The mother sustained an injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police attempted to conduct life-saving measures on the infant but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

An upstate New York father is facing murder charges after he fired a crossbow at his wife while she was holding their 3-week-old daughter, injuring her and killing the baby.

“This is one of the most heartbreaking and senseless crimes committed in this community in recent memory,” the sheriff said.

Patrick D. Proefriedt, 26, had allegedly gotten into an argument with his wife and fired a bolt at her while she was holding their 3-week-old daughter,...