MONTGOMERY – The man who was shot and killed by a state trooper early this morning was a 41-year-old New York State resident, State Police Troop F Commander Major Pierce Gallagher said.
He said two troopers on patrol on Interstate 84 westbound near exit 5 in Montgomery came upon a disabled vehicle with the lone occupant walking on the highway at about 1:55 a.m.
Gallagher said the man was not cooperative and refused to comply with several commands. When he made a movement to get into the troop car, one member shot him more than once with his division issued firearm. The man was rushed to Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill where he died.
No weapon was found on the man, Gallagher said.
Gallagher said an autopsy would be performed and he did not rule out drugs or alcohol involvement.
State Police will conduct an administrative investigation into the shooting and also a criminal investigation along with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Maybrook and Coldenham fire departments assisted at the scene.