Two Police Officers Shot And Suspect Killed In Shootout

10/28/2012 (Updated 10:59:14 PM)

Two Binghamton Police Officers are shot and and the suspect is killed in a shootout on Front Street.
 
Authorities say it happened around 2 Sunday morning behind the Days Inn on Front Street.

Police were called after shots were fired nearby and reports that a male guest was  was harassing the Days Inn hotel staff.  When officers encountered the suspect at the rear of the building he started shooting at them and they returned fire.  The suspect died at the scene and the two officers sustained superficial wounds.

A news conference is scheduled for Monday afternoon.