Fatal shooting of New York man killed by Oswego County deputy under investigation
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An investigation has been opened into the death of a New York man who was fatally shot after an encounter with Oswego County sheriff's deputies and state police last week. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The sheriff’s office said it was called to a home in Constantia, about 36 miles from Syracuse, around noon Friday after someone reported a male having an apparent "psychotic episode.
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Main Idea: Miles Dignean was fatally shot after an encounter with Oswego County sheriff’s deputies and state police in upstate New York, and the shooting is now under investigation.
Key Points:
- Deputies went to a home in Constantia after a report of a man having an apparent psychotic episode and to serve an order of protection.
- Officials said the situation escalated after Dignean was told his 3-year-old child would be taken from the home.
- The sheriff’s office said Dignean struck a state trooper with a metal object, and Deputy Corey Whitney then fired his Taser and, when that failed, shot Dignean twice.
- Dignean was taken to a hospital and died there, while the trooper was treated for a head injury; the deputies involved have been placed on leave.
Impact on the People
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The shooting can deepen public worry about police use of force and mental health calls, which may reduce trust in local law enforcement and raise taxpayer costs from investigations and lawsuits.
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