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

NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Brandon Moore, who died on April 10, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Saratoga County.

On the morning of April 10, NYSP troopers and SCSO officers responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in Malta, Saratoga County. Upon arrival, officers encountered a woman, who was bleeding, leaving the apartment. Mr. Moore left the apartment at 10:30 a.m. armed with what appeared to be a handgun and allegedly pointed it at officers. NYSP troopers and SCSO officers discharged their service weapons, striking Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers recovered a pellet gun at the scene.

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.