Hudson Valley Man Shot, Killed By NJ Police

BEACON, NY — A Dutchess County man was killed as a result of a police-involved shooting in New Jersey. Bradley G. Pullman, 48, of Beacon, was shot and killed after being pursued Saturday by multiple police officers.

An investigation into the shooting is being conducted by the Integrity Bureau within the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability and the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Bureau.

The preliminary investigation found that, around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, a marked police car of the Mountain Lakes Police Department tried to stop a Lexus sedan, driven by Pullman, that performed an illegal U-turn.

Police said the car did not stop and was pursued through multiple municipalities.

The Fairfield Police Department and the Wayne Police Department assisted in the pursuit which ended in Wayne at the interchange of Route 46, Route 23 and Interstate 80.

Multiple police officers fired at Pullman, fatally wounding him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a .380-caliber pistol was recovered from Pullman's car.

Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

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