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An Albany man, Michael L. Broadie, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after firing at Troy police officers. The incident occurred on December 2, 2024, when Troy police responded to a civilian complaint about a man flashing a handgun near 10th Street and Jacob Street. Upon arrival, officers identified themselves and ordered Broadie to stop. Instead, he fled toward River Street and fired a Taurus .22 caliber pistol at the officers. The officers returned fire, and Broadie was detained at the scene. The firearm was recovered.
This marks Broadie's third felony conviction involving an illegal firearm. According to CBS6 Albany, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced the guilty plea, emphasizing the bravery of the officers involved. Broadie, 41, is a persistent felon and will be sentenced on May 13, 2026. He is expected to receive 25 years in state prison, along with five years of post-release supervision.
News10 reports that this conviction follows a separate gun possession charge in February, for which Broadie was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The district attorney highlighted the significant prison time Broadie now faces for his actions against the Troy police officers.
WNYT adds that Broadie's actions are part of a troubling pattern of illegal firearm use, underscoring the importance of law enforcement efforts to protect the community from such threats.