Two Syracuse cops were reportedly blasted by a shotgun-toting lunatic who barricaded himself inside an apartment after slicing a dog with a machete on Saturday.
The suspect, who has not been identified, holed up in an apartment building for hours during a standoff with police in the downtown Syracuse area, according to local WSYR-TV citing authorities.
He emerged from the apartment in the Pioneer Homes building at about 3:15 p.m. and surrendered to Syracuse Police Department, the outlet reported.
Two Syracuse cops were reportedly blasted by a shotgun-toting lunatic who barricaded himself inside an apartment after slicing a dog with a machete. Andrew Donovan/WSYR-TVThe suspect is receiving medical treatment at the scene though it is not immediately clear if he suffered injuries.
During the standoff, occasional gunshots rang out Saturday afternoon, according to the outlet.
The two police officers shot were taken to Upstate Medical Hospital and are in stable condition, the outlet reported.
The suspect, who has not been identified, is still holed up in an apartment building in the downtown Syracuse area. WSYR-TVA third officer was also injured – not shot – and taken to UMH, according to reports.
Cops were responding to a call of a maniac menacing people and knifing a dog with a machete shortly after noon.
The two police officers shot were taken to Upstate Medical Hospital and are in stable condition. CNY CENTRALThey were shot at through the window of an apartment, according to Syracuse.com.
The surrounding area is currently on lockdown, including parts of Interstate-81, putting a hitch in the plans of thousands of visitors to the Salt City for Syracuse University’s graduation.
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens said the two officers shot were in “good spirits” at the hospital, WSYR-TV reported.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned as soon as Sunday, according to WSYR.
