Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Onondaga County

NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Irene McIntyre, who died on April 12, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in LaFayette, Onondaga County.

At 1:46 a.m. on April 12, NYSP troopers responded to a 911 call in a residential area in LaFayette. Upon arrival, troopers encountered Ms. McIntyre, who was driving her car and using it to strike and run over other people. One trooper discharged their service weapon, striking Ms. McIntyre. Ms. McIntyre was transferred to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. One person struck by Ms. McIntyre was pronounced dead at the scene, and others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, OSI assesses every incident reported to it where a police officer or a peace officer, including a corrections officer, may have caused the death of a person by an act or omission. Under the law, the officer may be on-duty or off-duty, and the decedent may be armed or unarmed. Also, the decedent may or may not be in custody or incarcerated. If OSI’s assessment indicates an officer may have caused the death, OSI proceeds to conduct a full investigation of the incident. 

These are preliminary facts and subject to change.