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UPDATE: New York State Police investigate officer-involved shooting in LaFayette
- CNY Online News
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The following is an update to the officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026
The individual who operated the 2016 Subaru that struck multiple people, and was subsequently involved in an officer-involved shooting has been identified as Irene M. McIntyre, 46, of East Syracuse, New York.
The New York State Police member involved in the officer-involved shooting is Trooper Michael A. Sharshon. Trooper Sharshon has served with the New York State Police for more than four years and is assigned to SP LaFayette. He is currently on critical incident leave.
The deceased victim who was struck by McIntyre has been identified as Cheryl Miron, 79, of Fayetteville, New York.
The incident was captured on body-worn cameras but will not be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Original Press Release April 12, 2026
On April 12, 2026, at approximately 1:37 a.m., New York State Police responded to 5600 Shute Road in the town of LaFayette for a report of an erratic driver traveling through residential yards at a high rate of speed.
An investigation determined that a female suspect operating a 2016 Subaru struck a female victim prior to police arrival. A male attempted to stop the suspect by positioning his vehicle behind hers, at which point the suspect backed into his vehicle.
Upon arrival, a New York State Trooper observed the suspect continuing to operate the vehicle in a manner that endangered individuals on scene, including running over the female victim and a second male who was attempting to assist despite repeated commands to stop, the suspect continued her actions. A Trooper discharged their division-issued firearm, striking the sole occupant of the vehicle. The suspect was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two male victims were transported to Upstate University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident is under investigation by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The State Police contacted the Attorney General’s Office and they responded to the scene.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
