Two state troopers involved in deadly Orange County shooting placed on voluntary leave

The troopers, Kevin Jacks and James Curtin, opened fire on 69-year-old Nancy Loftus after she failed to drop what appeared to be a gun outside a home in the Town of Deerpark, according to state police.

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Two state troopers involved in a deadly shooting in Orange County are now on voluntary leave.

The troopers, Kevin Jacks and James Curtin, opened fire on 69-year-old Nancy Loftus after she failed to drop what appeared to be a gun outside a home in the Town of Deerpark, according to state police.

Loftus was taken to the hospital, where she died.

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Two state troopers involved in deadly Orange County shooting placed on voluntary leave

The troopers, Kevin Jacks and James Curtin, opened fire on 69-year-old Nancy Loftus after she failed to drop what appeared to be a gun outside a home in the Town of Deerpark, according to state police.

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