A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy At New York were shot dead Sunday evening in the city of Salina, according to authorities.
Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley identified the two men as a deputy from his department and a Syracuse police officer, according to WSYR-TV. Their names have not been released.
The suspect was also killed in the incident, the media outlet said.
A Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed while on duty Sunday evening responding to a call in Salina, New York. (Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office)
The shooting took place at a home in the Darien Drive area around 8:15 p.m. Sunday.
Officers were originally responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in Syracuse, which ultimately led them to the Salina home.
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Officers were originally responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in Syracuse. (Syracuse Police)
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THE sheriff’s office waiting for a warrant to search the house.
Shelley said there was no direct threat to the community and the area was safe.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
