A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy in New York were shot and killed Sunday evening in the town of Salina, according to officials.
Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley identified the two as a deputy at his department and a Syracuse police officer, according to WSYR-TV. Their names have not been released.
The suspect was also killed in the incident, the outlet said.
A Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed in the line of duty Sunday night responding to a call in Salina, New York. (Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office)
The shooting took place at a house in the area of Darien Drive at around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday.
The officers were originally responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in Syracuse, which ultimately led them to the home in Salina.
The officers were originally responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in Syracuse. (Syracuse Police)
The sheriff’s office is waiting for a warrant to search the house.
Shelley said there is no direct threat to the community and the area is secured.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.