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State Police Identify Natural Bridge Man as Individual
Involved in Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in Carthage
Published: November 12, 2026
at 02:15 p.m.
By: Press Release from New York State Police
Update: The individual
involved in the fatal shooting involving State Police has been identified
as Zachary J. Strough, 41 of Natural Bridge.
In accordance
with Executive Law §70-b, the case has been referred to the New York State
Attorney General’s Office. All inquiries concerning the investigation
should be directed to the Attorney General’s Office.
(NYSP Media
Release from May 26, 2026 on rape arrest)
Original Press
Release November 11, 2026:
On November 11,
2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m., New York State Police attempted to stop a
vehicle on West Street in the village of Carthage to apprehend a man wanted
on a Lewis County bench warrant in connection with a charge of Rape in the
First Degree, a class B felony. Members of the State Police Violent Gang
and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) assisted in the operation.
During the
encounter, the man pointed a handgun at a State Police investigator and did
not comply with verbal commands to disarm. A State Police member fired
their Division-issued firearm, striking the man.
No State Police members were injured.
State Police
members immediately rendered medical aid. The man was transported to
Carthage Area Hospital in critical condition and later died.
The New York
State Attorney General’s Office was notified of the incident.
The investigation
remains ongoing.
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