MINEOLA, N.Y. A former New York State Trooper admitted in court Wednesday that he faked being shot. He pleaded guilty to charges related to the incident, which took place on a Long Island highway. The trooper initially claimed he was wounded by a random gunman, triggering an extensive search across the region.
Investigators later determined that the trooper had shot himself and then lied about the circumstances. The false report led to a significant expenditure of resources as law enforcement worked to find the nonexistent attacker. The guilty plea acknowledges the trooper's deception and brings an end to the legal proceedings. The case highlights the importance of accurate reporting and the consequences of filing false reports with law enforcement.
Ex-NY Trooper Admits to Faking Shooting, Sparking Manhunt
A former New York State Trooper has pleaded guilty to staging his own shooting. The incident, which occurred on a Long Island highway, led to a large-scale search for a supposed assailant. Authorities say the trooper fabricated the story, claiming he was shot by an unknown gunman. The guilty plea resolves the case and brings closure to the investigation.
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