NY AG To Investigate Fatal NYSP Shooting On I-84

MONTGOMERY, NY — The fatal police shooting that occurred in Orange County on I-84 will be investigated by the state Attorney General's office.

Attorney General Letitia James said Friday her office has a role as special prosecutor when it comes to police shootings in the state, the Poughkeepsie Journal said.

State Police identified the man who was shot as Luke H. Patterson, 41, of Tannersville, Greene County. They ask that anyone who may have information about him or the events leading up to this incident to call SP Middletown at 845-344-5300.

The incident happened around 2 a.m. Thursday after troopers were called to a report of a disabled vehicle on I-84 near exit 5A.

After arriving at the scene, another call was received by the troopers concerning someone walking on the westbound shoulder of the interstate near exit 5.

Troopers located Patterson and one of them began talking with him while the other trooper drove their vehicle beside them.

Police said the preliminary investigation found he was uncooperative and refused to comply with commands.

Patterson then tried to get into the troopers' car, police said, at which time one of the troopers fired his weapon and struck him.

Police assistance was called for immediately, and he was treated at the scene.

Patterson later died at Orange Regional Medical Center.