Jan 1, 2021
PORTVILLE A domestic incident early Friday led to a man being shot by a New York State Police trooper.
Around 1:30 a.m., troopers out of the State Police at Olean responded to a violent domestic incident dispatched by Cattaraugus Sheriff’s Office on Yubadam Road.
After arriving at the residence and speaking with the victim, a male suspect, later identified as Ryan T. Ehman, 40, advanced toward troopers armed with a bow and arrow. Troopers gave several commands to drop the weapon, and after he failed to comply a trooper discharged his Division issued firearm, striking Ehman.
Ehman was taken into custody and transported to Erie County Medical Center via Mercy Flight for injuries. This is an ongoing investigation, criminal charges are pending.
Jan 1, 2021
PORTVILLE A domestic incident early Friday led to a man being shot by a New York State Police trooper.
Around 1:30 a.m., troopers out of the State Police at Olean responded to a violent domestic incident dispatched by Cattaraugus Sheriff’s Office on Yubadam Road.
After arriving at the residence and speaking with the victim, a male suspect, later identified as Ryan T. Ehman, 40, advanced toward troopers armed with a bow and arrow. Troopers gave several commands to drop the weapon, and after he failed to comply a trooper discharged his Division issued firearm, striking Ehman.
Ehman was taken into custody and transported to Erie County Medical Center via Mercy Flight for injuries. This is an ongoing investigation, criminal charges are pending.