Sica's parents called authorities to say their son was suicidal and threatening to kill police. When police responded, he locked himself in a garage and fired a shot. When police entered the garage, Sica pointed a pistol at them and they fired on him.
Victim's Name: Michael A. Sica
Agency Responsible: Onondaga County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: October 29, 2013
County: Onondaga
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban