Police said Colonie Patrol Officer Israel Roman shot both his wife and younger son, lit his home on fire, and then shot himself.
Victim's Name: Deborah Roman
Agency Responsible: Colonie Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: February 9, 2016
County: Albany
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Murder/suicide
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban