State police identify deputies, Chaumont man involved in officer-involved shooting

Apr. 30—CHAUMONT — State police have identified the deputies and the man who allegedly ran after them, leading to Saturday morning's officer-involved shooting.

In a news release issued Tuesday, state police said Jefferson County sheriff's deputies Brian Hanlin and Nolan Drake responded to the 12840 Route 12E residence in Lyme at 3:54 a.m.

Police said that as the deputies approached the residence, Brian J. Countryman, 68, of 27339 Washington St., Chaumont, ran toward the officers from the driveway while brandishing a knife.

The deputies retreated and gave commands to drop the weapon. Countryman did not, the news release states.

Countryman allegedly pursued the officers with the weapon, resulting in the deputies firing shots at Countryman.

He was then detained and given aid while awaiting EMS, state police said.

Countryman was taken to Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, and is in critical condition, but state police said he is stable. The deputies were not injured.

The investigation was turned over to state police at the request of Sheriff Peter R. Barnett.

State police responded to the scene along with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Office of Fire & Emergency Management, Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad and Chaumont first responders.

Troopers said the investigation is ongoing.