*UPDATE* State Police investigate fatal officer involved shooting...

UPDATE: September 11, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Trooper were attempting to locate James A. Dellea, age 48, of Hillsdale, NY who had threatened self-harm. Troopers located Dellea in the parking lot of the Albany-Saratoga Speedway on State Route 9 in the Town of Malta, New York. When Troopers attempted to interview Dellea, he failed to follow lawful commands to exit his vehicle and fled the scene. A low-speed vehicle pursuit was initiated. Dellea subsequently stopped his vehicle in the parking lot of Bethel Saratoga, 3246 State Route 9, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York. He again, refused to exit his vehicle despite numerous commands to do so. Dellea brandished a firearm, at which time one of the Troopers fired his weapon, fatally striking him.

State Route 9 has been closed between Cherry Choke Road and Kaydeross Avenue East due to the ongoing investigation. It will remained closed for an additional 2-3 hours. There is no current threat to the public, and no additional individuals were injured during the shooting.

Notification has been made to the Attorney General's Office, which responded to the scene.

The New York State Police were provided with assistance on scene by members of the New York State Park Police and Saratoga Springs Police. Department.

Updates will be added to the Newsroom as they become available.

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Originally published September 11, 2024 at 7:34 p.m.

MEDIA ADVISORY- Officer involved shooting in Saratoga Spring

State Police will hold a press conference concerning an officer involved shooting event that occurred on September 11, 2024 In Saratoga Spring, NY at SP Wilton located at 301 Ballard Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831 at 8:30 p.m. today.

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