LAFAYETTE, NY — New York State Police have identified the individuals involved in an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 12.
Irene M. McIntyre, 46, of East Syracuse, operated a 2016 Subaru that struck multiple people and was subsequently shot by police.
The trooper involved in the shooting has been identified as Michael A. Sharshon, who has served with the New York State Police for more than four years and is assigned to SP LaFayette.
Sharshon is currently on critical incident leave.
The deceased victim who was struck by McIntyre has been identified as Cheryl Miron, 79, of Fayetteville.
The incident was captured on body-worn cameras but will not be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
At approximately 1:37 a.m. on April 12, New York State Police responded to 5600 Shute Road in the town of LaFayette for a report of an erratic driver traveling through residential yards at a high rate of speed.
An investigation determined that McIntyre struck Miron prior to police arrival.
A male attempted to stop McIntyre by positioning his vehicle behind hers, at which point she backed into his vehicle.
Upon arrival, a trooper observed McIntyre continuing to operate the vehicle in a manner that endangered individuals on scene, including running over Miron and a second male who was attempting to assist.
Despite repeated commands to stop, McIntyre continued her actions.
A trooper discharged their division-issued firearm, striking the sole occupant of the vehicle.
McIntyre was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Miron was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two male victims were transported to Upstate University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident is under investigation by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The State Police contacted the Attorney General’s Office and they responded to the scene.
