New York State Police held a media briefing on their investigation into Trooper Thomas Mascia.
Trooper Mascia had claimed he was shot while on the Southern State Parkway last week. In an update this morning, Major Stephen Udice said, “We believe the way it was reported is not the way it happened.”
State police said the investigation is “far from over.” Two investigations are simultaneously being conducted: A criminal one and an internal one.
Trooper Mascia, as News 12 reported, has been suspended without pay. Authorities said his duty weapon, shield and ID have been taken from him.