A confrontation between former romantic partners in Sherburne, New York, resulted in the death of 39-year-old Joseph M. Hubbard. The incident occurred on April 10, 2022, on Knapp Road. Hubbard, a Poolville resident and a Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard, was fatally shot with a rifle during the altercation.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office investigated the shooting, which involved Hubbard, his former female romantic partner, and another man.
The conflict began when Hubbard went to the residence to confront his former partner and the other man. The situation escalated from a verbal and physical confrontation outside to inside the home, where Hubbard was shot by the other man. Authorities confirmed that Hubbard was unarmed at the time of his death.
While the investigation was ongoing, the Sheriff's Office assured the public that there was no broader danger, as all individuals involved had been identified. The names of the former partner and the man who fired the shot were not immediately released to protect the integrity of the investigation. The case involved extensive interviews and the processing of forensic evidence.
