CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — State investigators have cleared Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies and Canandaigua police officers involved in the deadly shooting of a man in February 2023.

New York Attorney General Tish James announced that the officers’ actions were justified after reviewing footage, speaking with witnesses and conducting a legal analysis.

In a statement from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, they said the officers involved in the shooting “attempted to engage in conversation with the suspect,” and even offered him assistance many times over the course of nine minutes.

The Sheriff’s Office said due to the suspect failing to comply and raising his firearm at officers, it left them no option but to “use deadly force,” to protect themselves and other people.

They also said the actions of their officers during the confrontation remained “professional, compassionate and in line with the on-going training they receive to protect this community.”

The shooting happened on February 28, 2023, when 31-year-old Brandon Zurkan approached police with a loaded gun after being pulled over. Investigators say Zurkan was shot after raising his gun toward officers despite repeated warnings.

Zurkan died the following day in the hospital.

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