Village of Herkimer, NY (WBNG Binghamton) The standoff between police and the man suspected of a shooting rampage in the village of Herkimer has ended.
Police entered the building where he had been holed up since Wednesday and shot and killed him, according to CNYCentral.
The suspect in the killings is Kurt Myers, 64, of Mohawk.
Police entered the building around 8:00 a.m Thursday. After being fired upon, police shot and killed Myers.
No law enforcement officials were injured, but an FBI police dog was shot and killed.
The incident started Wednesday morning when crews were called to a fire at an apartment building where Myers reportedly lived.
Two people were shot and killed Gaffey's Car Wash on Mohawk Street in the village of Herkimer.
In Mohawk, four people were shot -- two fatally -- at John's Barber Shop on Main Street.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday in a statement: "We commend the courage and extraordinary efforts of the state police, the FBI, and local law enforcement officials in finding the suspect and ending this horrific spree of violence and bloodshed. It is now time for mourning those who we lost in this senseless act of violence. In the darkest of times, the bravery, kindness, and the spirit of community of New Yorkers shines the brightest, and that is what we saw yesterday in Herkimer and Mohawk as the community came together during this difficult time. The thoughts and prayers of my family and of all New Yorkers are with the friends and loved ones of the victims."
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