On July 2, 2018 Trooper Nicholas F. Clark was shot and
killed by Steven M. Kiley after responding to 10041 Welch Road in the Town of
Erwin, Steuben County. On July 2, 2018,
an autopsy was conducted at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton and determined that
Trooper Clark died as a result of being struck with buckshot from a 12-gauge
shotgun.
On July 3, 2018, an autopsy of Steven Kiley was conducted at
Lourdes Hospital and determined that he died as a result of a self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the head. He also
sustained a gunshot wound from law enforcement to his chest, which would have
been fatal had he not taken his own life.
During the investigation, State Police recovered 12 illegal
firearms owned by Kiley, including eight assault rifles, 1 rifle and three
handguns. Two silencers and numerous high capacity magazines were also
recovered.
Funeral Services for Trooper Nicholas Clark will be held on
Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Alfred University. The Investigation into Trooper Clark’s death
is continuing.
