Posted on: April 11, 2025 10:20 AM

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State police investigate trooper involved shooting in Malta

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., Troopers inside the SP Saratoga Barracks heard gunfire originating from outside the station and immediately responded to the active threat.  The individual, later identified as David M. Levine, age 69, of Malta, NY, was located outside the building, standing in the parking lot armed with a long gun. Troopers instructed Levine to drop the firearm. Levine refused to follow multiple commands and aimed the gun in the direction of Troopers, at which time the Troopers fired their division-issued firearms, fatally striking him.  Investigators have confirmed that Levine had fired several rounds into the occupied State Police Barracks. Multiple body-worn cameras captured the incident, and due to the active investigation, that footage will not be released at this time.

State Route 9 was closed in both directions between the State Route 67 traffic circle at Dunning Street and Saratoga Village Boulevard. The southbound lanes have been reopened but the northbound lanes remain closed and are anticipated to be reopened by 9 p.m.

The Attorney General’s Office has been notified and responded to the scene.

State Police want to extend our sincere thanks to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for assisting the New York State Police on the scene.

State Police will hold a press conference concerning an officer involved shooting event that occurred on April 9, 2025 In Malta, NY.

Malta, NY – On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of the State Police Saratoga Barracks located in Malta, Saratoga County.

The preliminary investigation has determined that a male subject arrived at SP Malta with a hunting-style rifle and fired several rounds at the barracks.  Troopers then exited the barracks and engaged the suspect, fatally wounding the individual.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

From NYSP