Posted on: October 31, 2024 12:30 PM

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Suspect sought in shooting of NYS trooper

The New York State Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and suspect involved in the shooting of a State Trooper. If anyone observed a black Dodge Charger stopped on the left shoulder of the Southern State Parkway in the area of exit 17 Westbound, on October 30, 2024 in the time frame of 11:00 pm – 11:45 pm., please call the New York State Police at 631-756-3300. The vehicle was last observed fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed westbound on the Southern State Parkway.

On October 30, 2024, at about 11:45 p.m., a shooting occurred on the Southern State Parkway westbound in the area of Exit 17, West Hempstead Nassau County, NY between a New York State Trooper and suspect who fled the scene. The Trooper was wounded and is currently in stable condition at a local hospital and the investigation is ongoing. Southern State Parkway is closed in the area of exit 18 Westbound at this time.

The suspect, believed to be a dark skinned male, fled the scene in a black sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger, with New Jersey Temporary Tag NJ 997636T. The vehicle is further described as having custom matte gray dual exhaust tips.

This is an ongoing investigation .

From NYSP