Troy police officers placed on leave after physical altercation

Two police officers in Troy, New York, have been placed on paid administrative leave following a physical altercation on Fulton Street. The incident, which occurred Tuesday morning just after 11 a.m., reportedly involved pushing and shoving between the officers following a disagreement related to a call for service.

One officer sustained a minor nose injury and sought treatment at a local hospital. The Troy Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards has launched an investigation into the matter. The identities of the officers and the specific details regarding the original service call have not yet been released.