"Christopher R. Murphy Identified as Shooter in Killing of Two Law Enforcement Officers Near Syracuse"
Christopher R. Murphy, a 33-year-old local from Salina, was identified as the shooter who fatally shot two Syracuse law-enforcement officers before being killed in a shootout. The officers had followed him to a residence after he refused to pull over during a traffic stop, and a gunfire exchange ensued, resulting in the deaths of all three individuals. Murphy had a previous history of charges, and authorities have secured the house, stating there is no further threat to the community. The slain officers have not been publicly identified, but were described as dedicated and well-liked members of law enforcement.
