Troopers Use PA System in Apprehension of Shots Fired Suspect in Town of Homer

State Police say Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Foster Road in the Town of Homer Sunday evening, September 13th around 9:40pm. Cortland County 9-1-1 Dispatch reported to Troopers of a domestic incident with possible shots fired.

Arriving on scene, Troopers utilized a PA system on their patrol vehicle to order the suspect, identified as 37 year old Jeremiah Robert Rundell of Cortland, out of the residence. State Police say Rundell ultimately complied with orders and was taken into custody.

A victim under the age of 18 was also located by Troopers. State Police say they were uninjured. The investigation found that during a disagreement with the victim, Rundell pointed what appeared to be a firearm and then fired one shot towards the victim. State Police say the victim was able to flee safely from Rundell.

Further investigation found the item described as a gun was a non-lethal self defense weapon. State Police say this device is capable of firing projectiles using CO2. Troopers charged Rundell with Menacing in the 2nd, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both Misdemeanors. 

He was taken to the State Police Barracks at Homer for processing before being transported to the Cortland County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.