Kenneth Meyers Fatally Shot During Richmondville Police Standoff

On July 25, 2025, Kenneth Tyler Meyers, a 31-year-old resident of Cobleskill, New York, was fatally shot by New York State Police during a standoff in the 100 block of Main Street, Richmondville, Schoharie County. The incident occurred as officers attempted to arrest Meyers on outstanding felony drug charges. Meyers, reportedly armed and refusing to surrender, was shot under circumstances that remain unclear, resulting in his death at the scene.The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with no further details released regarding the specific events leading to the use of lethal force.