Trooper shoots driver who pointed gun during traffic stop in Wayne County, police say
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, October 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM · 1 min read
Sodus, N.Y. —A New York State trooper shot a driver who pointed a handgun at the officer during a traffic stop in Wayne County on Wednesday evening, according to state police.The incident occurred at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Preemption Road, just south of Route 104 in the town of Sodus, State Police said in a news release. A trooper had stopped the vehicle for vehicle and traffic violations.