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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. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-lafayette

Press Release On April 6, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the New York State Police responded to Upstate Correctional Facility on Bare Hill Road in the town of Malone for a report of a deceased male. An investigation determined that Michael J. Campbell, age 51, was found unresponsive under a sheet. Further investigation revealed signs of foul play, indicating that Campbell had been strangled with a shoelace by his cellmate, Andrew Hernandez, age 42. An autopsy was conducted at Glens Falls Hospital by forensic pathologist Dr. Michael S. Sikirica. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to ligature strangulation, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Attorney General’s Office are assisting with the investigation. This remains an ongoing investigation, and charges are pending.

The New York State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle incident that occurred on Colony Park Drive in the town of Salina, Onondaga County. On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Uniform Force members responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a residence. The investigation determined that Brendan M. Kearney, age 38, of Syracuse, NY, had transported Jamell L. Works, age 41, of Liverpool, NY, to his residence. Upon arrival, Works refused to exit the vehicle while seated in the driver’s seat. Both Kearney and the witness attempted to have Works exit the vehicle. During this interaction, Kearney reached into the driver’s side in an effort to remove the keys. At that time, Works accelerated the vehicle in reverse, dragging Kearney a short distance. Kearney was thrown to the pavement and sustained serious injuries. Works continued operating the vehicle in reverse, ultimately crashing into the living room of a nearby residence on Colony Park Drive. Kearney was transported to Upstate University Hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition with a reported brain bleed. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation was conducted, and Works was determined to be impaired by drugs at the time of the incident. Works is charged with the following:    • Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (DWAI Drugs)    • Vehicular Assault    • Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree (AUO 1st)    • Additional Vehicle and Traffic Law violations The investigation is continuing. Contact Troop D, Source's: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigating-dwai-drugs-and-vehicular-assault-onondaga-county