A manhunt is ongoing, per the New York State Police, near Warrensburg

UPDATE 11:15AM: Route 9 is reopened, while the investigation is ongoing. 

⚠️TRAFFIC UPDATE⚠️ State Route 9 in Lake George has been reopened. The investigation is ongoing.

— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) April 17, 2025

The New York State Police shut down U.S. Route 9 between Lake George and Warrensburg for awhile Thursday Morning while a manhunt was ongoing.

While Route 9 has reopened, police are still searching for a suspect described as a black male in their early 20's, wearing a grey sweatshirt and a backpack.  As noted below, if anyone sees a person matching this description, to contact State Police at 518-457-6811.  

There is no immediate word to why police are searching for the suspect, or if they possess any danger to the community.  

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ State Route 9 is closed in Lake George between Finkle Road and Diamond Point Road due to an active search for a suspect described as a black male, early 20s, wearing a grey sweatshirt and backpack. Contact State Police with any sightings 518-457-6811.

— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) April 17, 2025

There was rumors that a man matching the suspect's description was seen near the Price Chopper in Warrensburg.

We'll post updates as they become available.