The community is mourning the tragic loss of Justin Acevedo, a 19-year-old resident of Catskill who passed away on December 12, 2025, in a devastating incident that claimed the lives of three people. Justin was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide at a property on 67 Forest View Drive.
According to New York State Police Troop F, the incident began when 22-year-old Connor Provo called Greene County 911 around noon and admitted to killing his friends. Troopers found Provo dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a trailer on the property. Investigators later discovered Justin Acevedo and 34-year-old Clifford Beauchard, both from Catskill, dead from gunshot wounds in another structure on the property. Authorities believe Provo shot the other two victims before taking his own life.
Justin is remembered as a bright, kind-hearted, and energetic young man whose life was tragically cut short. Friends and family recall his warmth, laughter, and the joy he brought to those around him. His passing has left a profound void in the community, and those who knew him continue to mourn the senseless loss of a promising young life.
The Catskill community holds Justin’s family close in their thoughts and prayers, honoring his memory and the impact he had on everyone who knew him. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and have urged anyone with information to contact the NYSP Catskill Barracks at (845) 344-5300.