Aaron D’Angelo charged with murder, attempted murder after 2 brothers stabbed in Shelby

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 February 2026 at 8:55 pm

Aaron D’Angelo

SHELBY – A 36-year-old Medina man has been charged with murder and attempoted murder after two brothers were stabbed today in the Shelby.

Aaron D’Angelo allegedly caused the death of Dale R. Lang, 65, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, 4643 South Gravel Road (Route 63).

His brother John Lang, 67, also suffered multiple stab wounds and was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital and then Erie County Medical Center. His condition is currently unknown, Sheriff Chris Bourke stated in a press release sent at about 8:30 p.m.

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 911 disturbance at the above address at 11:55 a.m.

Upon arrival, Bourke said a Sheriff’s deputy encountered D’Angelo, who was armed with a knife and confronted the deputy. The deputy deployed a Taser, successfully subduing D’Angelo, who was then taken into custody without further incident, Bourke said.

As additional personnel arrived on scene, Dale Lang and John Lang were discovered inside the residence with multiple stab wounds.

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)

He 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,” Bourke said. “Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office.”