Attorney General Launches Saratoga Shooting Probe

New York – In a stunning turn of events, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Brandon Moore in Saratoga County. The OSI is probing the circumstances surrounding Moore’s shooting death on April 10, 2025.

According to authorities, the incident began with a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in Malta. Responding to a 911 call, New York State Police (NYSP) troopers and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) officers encountered Moore, who was alleged to have brandished a handgun. In the tense encounter that followed, both law enforcement agencies discharged their service weapons at Moore. The civilian died hours later in hospital care.

OSI is mandated by New York State Executive Law Section 70-b to review every incident where an officer may have caused a civilian death through action or inaction, regardless of the officer’s on-duty status. This law extends to any level of custody, from free citizens to incarcerated individuals, and whether the victim was armed or unarmed.

As of now, these remain preliminary facts, subject to change as the investigation unfolds. The OSI will conduct a thorough probe into the incident if its assessment indicates that an officer may have been responsible for the death.

The recovered pellet gun at the scene has raised questions about the nature of the weapon Moore allegedly possessed. Law enforcement sources suggest it was not capable of causing the severity of injuries sustained by Moore, but these details are expected to be thoroughly examined by OSI as part of their investigation.

This case is a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding officer-involved civilian deaths and the rigorous legal process that follows such tragic events in New York State.