An on-duty New York State Trooper in a marked police cruiser pulled over to help a stranded motorist in a black Dodge Charger. As he approached the vehicle, the mystery driver began to shoot at him, wounding him in the leg. He quickly called for backup. The cavalry arrived, but the shooter was nowhere to be found. A massive manhunt ensued. But then, shortly after the wounded trooper was released from the hospital, to applause and salutes from his colleagues, authorities announced that the manhunt was canceled and the wounded trooper, Trooper Mascia, was suspended. His badge and gun were confiscated.