State police pursue suspects in Jay case | News

JAY – State Police are advising residents of the Ausable Acres neighborhood to remain in their homes while pursuing suspects in an alleged shooting incident on Sawmill Road.

A warning was posted on the city of Jay’s official Facebook page Monday evening, urging residents to “stay in their homes at this time.”

According to a press release from New York State Troop B, officers were contacted around 5:23 p.m. Monday evening “regarding two suspicious males walking on the street with long guns.”

At around 6:29 p.m., police responded to Sawmill Road in the town of Jay for a report of a vehicle being shot at.

The suspects fled into a nearby forest. The state police have set up a no-go zone around the surrounding area, the press release said.

State police drone pilots, police dogs, SORT and Tri-County SRT were actively searching the area.

“These suspects may be in possession of weapons. Do not approach them,” state police warned in the press release.

“If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the New York State Police at 518-873-2750.”