Posted on: December 12, 2024 12:25 PM

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Attorney General James office of special investigation releases report on death of christopher murphy

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Christopher Murphy, who died on April 14, 2024 after an encounter with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) in Onondaga County. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, ballistics analysis, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that the officers who fired at Mr. Murphy were legally justified in their use of deadly force.

On the evening of April 14, officers with OSCO and SPD responded to a house at 4945 Darien Drive in Salina, Onondaga County, to follow up on information related to traffic violations that had occurred earlier that evening involving a car registered to Mr. Murphy. Upon arrival, officers saw the involved car in the driveway and spotted two high-capacity ammunition clips on the back seat while looking through the car’s rear window. Officers then heard what sounded like a firearm being racked inside the house and moved from the driveway, taking cover.

From AG