Press release
On February 7, 2026, at approximately 11:55 p.m., the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 911 disturbance at 4643 South Gravel Road (Route 63) in the Town of Shelby.
Upon arrival, a Sheriff’s Deputy encountered a male subject, later identified as Aaron D’Angelo, age 36, of Medina, who confronted the Deputy while armed with a knife. The Deputy deployed a Taser, successfully subduing D’Angelo, who was then taken into custody without further incident.
As additional personnel arrived on scene, it was discovered that two adult males inside the residence had sustained multiple stab wounds. Dale R. Lang, age 65, was pronounced deceased at the scene. John B. Lang, age 67, was transported to a Medina Hospital with multiple stab wounds and subsequently transported to Erie County Medical Center -his condition is unknown at this time.
Aaron D’Angelo has been charged with the following offenses:
Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I Felony)
Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (Class B Felony)
Assault in the First Degree (Class B Felony)
Menacing a Police Officer (Class D Felony)
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
D’Angelo is currently being held at the Orleans County Jail pending arraignment.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Medina Police Department, Medina Ambulance, the Shelby Fire Department, and the New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office.