DOLGEVILLE, NY. — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Christmas Eve in Herkimer County.
On December 24 around 1:00 p.m., State Police and a member of the Dolgeville Police Department were called to 203 Mers Way, Dolgeville, for a report of a domestic-related stabbing.
Police say Carson Dobson, 24, “broke into a home and stabbed the victim several times, then left the scene.”
Law enforcement found Dobson a short distance away from where the initial incident happened — he was armed with a knife and a sword.
Police say Dobson refused to drop the weapons despite repeated commands from law enforcement and was tased. Despite being tased, he continued toward the officers and threatened them.
One member of the state police fired their division-issued weapon, hitting the suspect. Dobson died at the scene.
The initial victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries and is expected to be okay. It was unclear what relationship Dobson had with the victim.
The Attorney General’s Office was notified, responded, and is now investigating the case.
The investigation into the stabbing and officer-involved shooting continues.
