New York State Police Shoot Man Who Opened Fire On Barracks

There are a number of potentially dangerous scenarios law enforcement could have to face on any given day on the job. This next story is one of the last scenarios any officer, deputy, or trooper wants to ever have to face.

A very frightening scene unfolded early Wednesday afternoon, as an unidentified man reportedly approached and shot at a police barracks in New York state.

The suspect's motives remain unknown at this time, as New York State Police report that they continue their investigation into the incident. The dramatic confrontation shut down parts of State Route 9 in the area, according to a WNYT report.

New York State Police Shoot Man Who Opened Fire On Barracks

New York State Police said in a press release that on Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 1:43 p.m., troopers responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of the State Police Saratoga Barracks located in Malta, New York.

*** Update: New York State Police said in an updated press release that the individual was identified as 69-year-old David M. Levine of Malta. Troopers say that Levine was located outside the building, standing in the parking lot armed with a long gun.

Troopers said they instructed Levine to drop the firearm. Levine refused to follow multiple commands and aimed the gun in the direction of troopers, at which time the they fired their division-issued firearms, fatally striking him.

Investigators say that they have confirmed that Levine had fired several rounds into the occupied State Police Barracks. Multiple body-worn cameras captured the incident, and due to the active investigation, that footage will not be released at this time. ***

Troopers say that a preliminary investigation determined that a male subject arrived at the barracks with a hunting-style rifle and fired several rounds at the building.

WNYT reports that New York State Police quickly exited the barracks, returned gunfire, which hit and killed the man. Two troopers suffered minor injuries, according to an update.

The investigation is active and ongoing, State Route 9 was shut down between the State Route 67 traffic circle at Dunning Street and Saratoga Village Boulevard, says offcials.

New York State Police says that there is no current threat to public safety resulting from this incident. The shooter’s identity has not yet been released, according to WNYT.

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NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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