WAWAYANDA – A man who brought a knife to a road rage fight on Thursday was shot by the driver of the other vehicle, state police said. On December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting on Dolsontown Road near the intersection of McVeigh Road in the Town of Wawayanda.
Thirty-one-year-old Wallace Fisher of Middletown was driving his car and became involved in a road rage incident with off-duty Kingston cop Anthony Simon, 33. Police say Fisher exited his vehicle and approached Simon’s truck and began yelling at him through the driver window. Things became physical and then Fisher brandished a knife. At that point, Simon discharged his firearm, striking Fisher.
Fisher was initially transported to Garnet Health Medical Center but was ultimately transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Video footage of the incident was captured by the driver of a third vehicle who observed the incident.
The State Police were assisted by City of Middletown Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville Township Volunteer Ambulance and Wawayanda EMS.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact State Police Middletown at 845-344-5300.
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