Police at the scene of officer-involved shootings in Saratoga County.
Saratoga County is in shock after two officer-involved shootings occurred within 24 hours. The incidents have raised concerns about public safety and prompted ongoing investigations by the Attorney General’s Office. The first shooting involved a 69-year-old man in Malta, while the second incident involved a domestic dispute at Ellsworth Apartments, where a suspect was shot after brandishing a weapon. The community remains anxious for more information as investigations continue.
In an unsettling turn of events, Saratoga County is grappling with the aftermath of two fatal officer-involved shootings that occurred within just one day of each other. These incidents have raised significant concerns and questions about public safety in the region.
The first shocking incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon around 1:43 p.m. when New York State Police stationed at the Saratoga barracks heard gunfire echoing from outside. Upon investigation, officers discovered David Levine, a 69-year-old resident of Malta, standing in the parking lot armed with a long firearm.
In a tense standoff, police repeatedly commanded Levine to drop his weapon, but he refused and instead pointed the gun at the troopers. Unable to defuse the situation peacefully, the officers responded by firing their division-issued firearms, tragically striking Levine. It’s reported that he had fired multiple shots into the occupied State Police Barracks before the confrontation.
Although multiple officers were equipped with body-worn cameras that recorded this dangerous episode, the footage will remain under wraps until the investigation concludes. As is standard in such incidents, the Attorney General’s Office has been alerted and is overseeing the case.
When police arrived around 9:00 a.m., they attempted to make contact with Moore. However, the situation escalated, prompting a more urgent response. At approximately 10:37 a.m., Moore emerged from the apartment brandishing what appeared to be a handgun. Law enforcement officers instructed him to drop the weapon, but he instead aimed it at them. In a quick response, troops and deputies fired their firearms, fatally striking Moore.
Later investigations revealed that the weapon Moore brandished was actually a loaded CO2-powered BB pistol, a fact that shocked many in the community. During the chaos, two troopers suffered minor injuries and have since been treated and discharged from the hospital. Additionally, it was reported that the victim of the domestic dispute sustained non-life-threatening injuries even before police arrived.
Due to the nature of the incident, the Ellsworth Apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. Unfortunately, while responding to the situation, the building’s sprinkler system was activated, causing significant water damage and rendering it uninhabitable. Residents were briefly permitted inside to retrieve their personal belongings.
Currently, there are no known connections between the two fatal shootings that stunned the community in the span of just one day. The investigations into both events are ongoing, with the Attorney General’s Office being notified for both incidents to ensure transparency and accountability.
In light of these tragic events, the President of the New York State Troopers PBA expressed deep appreciation for the bravery and commitment exhibited by the officers involved in these high-stakes confrontations. Although the community is experiencing a difficult time, it is important to come together and support one another as these investigations unfold.
As more details emerge, the public remains anxious for answers and justice regarding these harrowing incidents in Saratoga County.
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