Search active for two suspects after shooting incident in Jay, N.Y.

JAY, N.Y. (WCAX) – There’s a manhunt underway in Jay, New York after police say a vehicle was shot at.

It all started at around 5:20 p.m. when troopers received a report saying two suspicious-looking men were walking on the road carrying long guns.

Then, just before 6:30 p.m., they responded to Sawmill Road in the town of Jay in Essex County, after a vehicle was allegedly shot at.

Police say the suspects fled into the woods nearby. A perimeter has been set in the surrounding area as state police drone operators, K9s, and other response teams are actively searching for the suspects.

A this time it is unknown to us if anyone was hurt in this incident. We’ll be sure to update you as soon as we know more.