Trooper fatally shoots man who authorities say pointed handgun at police in Jefferson County
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM · 1 min read
Carthage, N.Y. — A state trooper fatally shot a man who pointed a handgun at police during an attempted traffic stop in Jefferson County on Wednesday, troopers said.