New York State Office of the Attorney General Report on Officer Involved Shooting

Joint statement by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, Syracuse Police Chief Kenton Buckner and Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds on New York State Attorney General report on officer involved shooting:

“The City of Syracuse received the Attorney General’s report this afternoon and is reviewing its findings. The report concludes the responding officer’s actions were legally justified. The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department will work with the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications to address the Attorney General’s recommendations. Our thoughts continue to be with all of those impacted by this tragedy.”