New York State police members honored for actions in Theall case

Three state troopers received awards for their efforts and quick action in the confrontation of a 21-year-old man who fatally shot his infant son on June 22, then turned his gun on officials.

Sgt. Thomas Haumann, Trooper Carlo Gennario and Trooper Richard Snyder were awarded at the 35th annual ceremony honoring heroism, investigative persistence, education, safety and community service, police said.

The award stems from their acts when Adam Theall, of Blossvale, shot his infant son with a shotgun and then leveled the shotgun at Trooper Gennario and ignored all commands to drop his weapon, police said.

Gennario fired his pistol at Theall while seeking cover behind his patrol car.

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State Police Recognize Heroism At Awards Ceremony

Twenty-nine individuals and one unit were recognized Thursday by New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico for bravery, investigative persistence, police education, traffic safety and community service at the New York State Police Annual Awards Day Ceremony.

The annual ceremony, held at the New York State Police Academy, pays tribute to the courage and perseverance of employees and sworn members of the New York State Police.

The awards ceremony immediately followed the State Police’s Annual Memorial Day Service to honor the memory and service of deceased members of the State Police.

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