Fatal Encounter: Suspect Killed, Trooper Injured in NY Thruway Shootout
In Hillburn, New York, a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway led to a fatal police-involved shooting. The incident occurred after two New York State Troopers stopped a white Mercedes, which was wanted in connection with an earlier drive-by shooting in Albany. The driver of the Mercedes reportedly fired at the troopers, who returned fire, resulting in the driver's death and minor injuries to one trooper. The southbound lanes of I-87 are closed due to the investigation.