Police have killed the man who shot six people, four of them fatally, in Upstate New York on Wednesday, according to New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Kurt Myers, 64, was holed up in an abandoned sports bar in downtown Herkimer — a village of about 7,500 people about 80 miles northwest of Albany — since about 13:00 EST Wednesday afternoon.
Earlier he had set fire to his apartment before shooting people at a local barber shop and oil change garage.
Here's the detailed Associated Press account of the shooting spree.
Here's the full statement from Cuomo:
"This morning law enforcement officials entered the building and, after being fired upon, shot and killed the suspect, Kurt Myers. There were no injuries to law enforcement officials, though an FBI police dog was fatally shot. We commend the courage and extraordinary efforts of the state police, the FBI, and local law enforcement officials in finding the suspect and ending this horrific spree of violence and bloodshed. It is now time for mourning those who we lost in this senseless act of violence. In the darkest of times, the bravery, kindness, and the spirit of community of New Yorkers shines the brightest, and that is what we saw yesterday in Herkimer and Mohawk as the community came together during this difficult time. The thoughts and prayers of my family and of all New Yorkers are with the friends and loved ones of the victims."
Police were seen taking six long guns out of Myers's apartment complex after firefighters doused the blaze. There are reports that Myers worked at the oil change garage where one of the shootings took place.
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