Monday, September 26, 2011

Broome, NY: Police shot and killed Broome man after standoff

BROOME, NY (WTEN) - A Broome man was shot and killed after a domestic dispute lead to a standoff with police.

Richard Welden, 27, of Rt 145, was shot and killed after he fired his weapon at police.

New York State Troopers and the Schoharie County Sheriff Deputies responded to domestic dispute at Welden's home.

Officers found Welden armed with a shotgun.

Welden refused to comply with officers and fired his weapon at them. Officers fired back at him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is still under investigation.

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