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Woman shot by police in Loon Lake still in stable condition in hospital

PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh woman who was shot by police in an incident Monday night remained in stable condition in a hospital on Thursday.

State Police said that Jessica A. Chase, 46, of Plattsburgh was still in stable condition at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.

No charges have been filed as the investigation is continuing, police said.

Chase was shot by police Monday night in Franklin County after she allegedly drove at them while she had a firearm in her vehicle.

According to State Police, around 10:34 p.m. on Monday, Christmas, police were called to the Loon Lake Trailhead on County Route 26 in the Town of Franklin to check on the welfare of Chase, who was reported as missing.

Police found Chase, who was armed with a long gun in her vehicle, police said. After failing to comply with commands, Chase drove at Troopers, who then discharged their division issued firearms, striking Chase, police said.

Chase sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.

The investigation is ongoing, and the New York State Police ask that anyone with information about this incident contact New York State Police Troop B Communications at 518-873-2750.

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