UPDATE 9/28/2025 at 10:00 P.M. -- New York State Police say an 18-year-old man is dead following an officer-involved shooting incident in Chemung on Sunday afternoon.

According to New York State Police, troopers and a Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to Rotary Road at approximately 2:58 P.M. for a reported domestic incident.

When they arrived, police say they found 18-year-old Nathan J. Novakowski threatening a woman with a pair of scissors. Troopers ordered Novakowski to drop the weapon, but investigators say he became increasingly agitated and tried to stab the victim.

A State Trooper then fired his weapon, fatally striking Novakowski.

The woman suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene by Greater Valley Ambulance.

The incident is under investigation by the State Po

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