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Statement From Governor Hochul on Trooper Involved Shooting in Buffalo

By: Kathy Hochul

Date: Feb. 12, 2022

Location: Albany, NY

Issues: Criminal Justice

"This morning one of our Troopers was involved in a deadly shooting of a motorist after a pursuit in Buffalo. I have directed the New York State Police to fully cooperate with the Attorney General's independent investigation. As we await a transparent and thorough review of the facts, our thoughts are with the victim's family and our Troopers."

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