Rochester, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Police are investigating a Trooper-involved shooting on Sunday night that took place in the Town of Gates, just outside the City of Rochester in Monroe County.
According to officials, New York State Police from SP Rochester was involved in a vehicle pursuit at approximately 9:26 p.m. ET.
The trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a 1995 Cadillac for vehicle and traffic violations on the I-490 Westbound near Innovative Field in the City of Rochester. The operator failed to comply and a pursuit ensued, continuing West on I-490 to State Route 531 in the Town of Gates.
The driver of the vehicle then exited at Rochester Tech Park, struck a guide rail, jumped a curb and entered into a field.
The suspect then exited the vehicle and failed to obey several verbal commands from the trooper. While the trooper was attempting to place the suspect into custody, the suspect discharged one round from his handgun in close proximity of the trooper. The trooper then discharged his issued firearm, striking and fatally injuring the suspect who was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
The trooper was medically treated and released from the scene.
Pursuant to Executive Law Section 70-b, the New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident in conjunction with the New York State Police.
