ROCHESTER, NY — State Police have identified the man shot by troopers as Benjamin Scism, 33, of Accord.
Scism remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center.
He is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree and menacing 2nd degree, both class A misdemeanors.
The incident occurred on Feb. 16 at about 12:42 p.m. when troopers from SP Ellenville responded to a report of a male subject holding a handgun while walking southbound on Queens Highway toward State Route 209.
Upon arrival, troopers observed an individual matching the description provided by the caller to Ulster County 911.
Troopers issued multiple commands for the subject to show his hands.
The individual refused to comply and subsequently displayed what appeared to be a handgun.
Troopers discharged their duty weapons, striking the subject.
Troopers immediately rendered medical aid and requested emergency medical services.
The individual was transported from the scene by Kerhonkson-Accord Rescue Ambulance and was subsequently airlifted to Westchester Medical Center.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the handgun possessed by the individual was a pellet gun.
The State Police members involved are Trooper Stephen A. Sawyer, Trooper Jeremy D. Pekoff and Trooper Ariel B. Grant, all assigned to Troop F.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
