Trooper Robert Annarino responded to a residence for a reported unconscious man and a possible drug overdose, then Tyler Johnson allegedly lunged at Annarino with a knife, and Annarino shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Tyler R. Johnson
Agency Responsible: New York State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: April 16, 2019
County: Oneida
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4638
Geography: Suburban