Off-Duty Officer Shoots Driver During Orange County Road Rage Incident

Road Rage Incident Escalates to Shooting

• 💥 A road rage incident in Orange County, captured on cell phone video, culminated in an off-duty officer firing shots at another driver.
• 🚗 The confrontation began when an off-duty Kingston police officer allegedly cut off another vehicle after exiting a car wash.
• 💨 The situation escalated with aggressive driving, including tailgating and attempts to run the other car off the road.

Confrontation and Shooting Details

• 🚶 The video shows the driver of the second car, identified as Wallace, approaching the officer's vehicle.
• 🔪 Initial reports suggested Wallace brandished a knife, though it's unclear from the footage if he was holding one as he swung.
• 🎯 The off-duty officer, identified as 33-year-old Anthony Simon of the Kingston Police Department, then fired multiple shots.

Victim's Condition and Investigation

• 🏥 Wallace was shot twice, in the neck and shoulder, and is in critical but stable condition at Westchester Medical Center.
• 🔍 State police are reviewing the video evidence and interviewing witnesses as they investigate the incident.
• ⚖️ No charges have been filed against either driver as of the report.
• 🗣️ Witnesses expressed that the situation could have been avoided by both parties, suggesting the officer could have driven away or avoided the confrontation.