FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 10, 2017

Statement from Speaker Carl E. Heastie on the Death of
Trooper Joel Davis


I am deeply saddened to learn that New York has lost another brave member of our law enforcement community. This morning, Trooper Joel Davis was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute in Jefferson County. I join his family, friends and colleagues in mourning this senseless and tragic loss of life. On behalf of all my colleagues in the Assembly, we offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to his loved ones.