A tragic incident unfolded in upstate New York near Syracuse on Sunday evening, resulting in the deaths of two law enforcement officers and a suspect after a shootout. The confrontation began with an attempted traffic stop by two Syracuse Police Department officers, who tried to pull over a suspicious vehicle. The driver refused to stop, leading the officers to track the vehicle to a home in Liverpool, where they suspected the driver may be armed. Assistance was requested from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, and members of both departments arrived at the scene around the same time.

As the officers inspected the vehicle and saw what appeared to be guns inside, they heard sounds of someone manipulating a firearm inside the residence. Shortly after, an exchange of gunfire occurred between at least one suspect and the officers and deputies. Tragically, an officer, a deputy, and the suspect were all shot and pronounced dead at a hospital. The identities of the fallen officers and the suspect have not been released, but it was mentioned that the officer had been on the job for about three years, while the deputy was described as “seasoned” by Sheriff Toby Shelley.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh expressed the community's grief, calling it a "dark day for Syracuse" and emphasizing the loss of two heroes. The incident adds to the growing number of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty this year, with over 100 officers shot across the United States. The investigation into the shootout is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Syracuse Police Department. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.