Deputy Sheriff Fatally Shoots Teens in Self-Defense, Investigation Underway

A sheriff's deputy in Central New York fatally shot two teenagers after they attempted to run him over with a stolen car while breaking into two smoke shops. The shooting occurred during an investigation into car thefts and burglaries. New York's attorney general has opened an inquiry into the incident. The stolen cars, a Kia and a Hyundai, are popular targets for thieves due to their lack of engine immobilizers. The surge in thefts has been fueled by TikTok videos providing instructions on how to start the cars without a key.