On July 15, 2021, at approximately 10:30 am, State Police were called to a home on State Route 22 in the town of New Lebanon for a report of a suicidal person.

A preliminary investigation revealed during the Troopers’ interaction with the subject, the individual pointed a long gun at State Police members.

A member of the state police fired from a division issued shotgun and the subject was shot in the abdomen.

Troopers rendered immediate medical attention and the victim was taken to Albany Medical Center.

No State Police members were injured.

The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when it is available.