BB Gun Mistake at Newark Police Station | Rochester News

In Newark, New York, a man walked into a police station wielding what appeared to be a firearm—only to reveal it was a BB gun. After refusing to comply with officers’ commands and pointing the toy weapon at a deputy in the parking lot, the deputy fired—but missed. The man, now in custody under the Mental Hygiene Law, remains unnamed as charges are pending. The deputy is on administrative leave while authorities review the incident for protocol compliance. A tense moment that underscores how quickly perception can shift—and how serious things can feel—even when they’re not. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6afe687fbabff39