A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed in another horrific incident of shooting in the town of Salina, New York, on Sunday, reported Fox News, quoting officials.
This incident adds to the concerning rise in gun-related violence across the United States. The shooting occurred around 8:15pm at a residence near Darien Drive, where the suspect also died during the exchange of gunfire.
Salina, situated in Onondaga County, New York, witnessed this heartbreaking event after the officers responded to a stolen car report in Syracuse.
Identified by Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley, the fallen officers—a deputy and a Syracuse police officer—remain unnamed at this time, as per Fox News referencing WSYR-TV.
Sheriff Shelley assured that the surrounding neighborhood is not facing an immediate threat, and the area is currently secured. However, the investigation into the incident continues, with further details eagerly awaited.
