Syracuse, NY — Local and national businesses have created fundraisers for the families of the two officers killed during a shootout Sunday night in Salina.
Here are some of the ways to donate:
Locally, Elm Street Tacos, Upstate University Hospital and Bishop Grimes Jr. and Sr. High School will hold fundraisers for Syracuse police officer Michael E. Jensen and sheriff’s Lt. Michael Hoosock.
Upstate Fallen But Not Forgotten Fundraiser, is selling t-shirts through HolyShirt. The fundraiser will donate 100% of their net proceeds, on the part of Upstate University Hospital, for the families of both officers.
Barstool Sports creator Dave Portnoy also announced Tuesday that the company’s store will match 100% of it’s t-shirt sales — until the of day — for Lt. Michael Hoosock, who left behind a wife and 3 young children. The t-shirts are available for sale online.
The Bishop Grimes Alumni community with hold a fundraiser for Lt. Michael Hoosock at Ye Olde Clipper Tavern at 313 Sand St. at 4 pm Friday in Syracuse. Food will be provided by the tavern and a percentage of sales will go to his family.
Elm Street Tacos donated 10% of their sales to the families “who never got to say I love you one last time,” according to their Facebook page. The food truck was at US Patriot Tuesday.
The Syracuse Police Benevolent Association and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office have endorsed this site for donations: Supporting the families of Lt. Michael Hoosock & Officer Michael Jensen. As of Tuesday afternoon, people had donated $171,328.
On Sunday, the trouble started with a traffic stop around 7 pm in the city’s Tipp Hill neighborhood, according to Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile. That’s when officers tried to pull over a car, but the driver refused and sent off.
Police took the plate number, which led them to a home on Darien Drive in Salina. There, police saw ammunition in the back of the car, Cecile said. And then, from inside the home, they heard the sound of a gun being readied to fire, he said.
Hoosock took cover behind a maple tree in the back yard of the neighboring house, according to Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley. The suspected killer, Christopher R. Murphy, 33, fired at Hoosock from the back deck of his house with a Springfield AR-15, a military-style assault weapon, killing him there, Shelley said.
Murphy ran to the front of the house and fired at Jensen, killing him. Murphy died after being fired upon by police officers at the scene.
Jensen, 29, joined the force about 2 1/2 years ago, officials said. He earned an officer of the month award four months ago. He is survived by his parents and a sister.
Hoosock, 37, of Clay, was a decorated 16-year veteran of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and a volunteer firefighter who served as a captain at the Moyers Corners Fire Department. He leaves a wife and three children, ages 3, 5 and 7.
Police officers from several agencies gather at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room in Syracuse early Monday, April 15, 2024, after two officers were fatally shot in Salina. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Police officers salute as the bodies of two officers were transported to the Wallie Howard Forensics Science Center in Syracuse on Monday, April 15, 2024. The officers died when they were shot in Salina. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Two transport ambulances carry the bodies of two slain officers to the Wallie Howard Forensics Science Center in Syracuse. Police officers from several local agencies had gathered at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room after the officers were shot. Monday, April 15, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Police officers from several local agencies gather at Upstate hospital’s emergency room to hear the news of to slain officers. April 15, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected]
Police officers from several local agencies gather at Upstate hospital’s emergency room to hear the news of to slain officers. April 15, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected]
Police officers from several agencies gather at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room in Syracuse after two officers were fatally shot in Salina on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Sheriff’s deputies salute as the bodies of two slain officers were taken to the Wallie Howard Forensics Science Center in Syracuse. The deputies were among more than 100 officers who gathered outside Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room after the officers were shot in Salina. Monday April 15, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
A pastor offers prayers to officers gathered outside Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room early Monday, April 15, 2024, after two officers were fatally shot in Salina. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens and Mayor Ben Walsh stand outside Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room after two officers were killed in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Dozens of police officers from several agencies gather at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room in Syracuse after two officers were fatally shot in Salina on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Two officers walk down East Adams Street and follow the escort of two slain officers to the Wallie Howard Forensics Science Center in Syracuse early Monday, April 15, 2024. Dozens of officers from several agencies gathered at Upstate University Hospital’s emergency room in Syracuse after two officers were fatally shot in Salina. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Syracuse police and Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies gather outside the emergency room at Upstate University Hospital on Sunday night, April 14, 2024 after two officers were fatally shot in Salina. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Police officers wait outside the Upstate University Hospital emergency room after two officers were fatally shot in Salina on Sunday, April 14, 2023. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Police officers wait outside the Upstate University Hospital emergency room after two officers were shot in Salina on Sunday, April 14, 2023. (Dennis Nett | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after two officers were fatally shot near 4945 Darien Drive in Salina on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police from multiple agencies swarm Darien Drive in Salina after two police officers were shot Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after two officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after two officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after two officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after two officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
Police set up a perimeter after officers were shot in the vicinity of 4945 Darien Drive in Salina Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Scott Schild | [email protected])
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