Authorities investigating after Lafayette man throws severed deer head at anti-ICE protestors

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Photo: Saga Communications/Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

LAFAYETTE, NY (607NewsNow) – An incident at a protest in Onondaga County is under investigation.

The Syracuse Post-Standard reports a man in a pickup truck threw a severed deer head at a group of anti-ICE protestors on January 10 in Lafayette.

A Lafayette man is accused of throwing a severed deer head at anti-ICE protestors on 1/10/26. Credit: The Syracuse Post-Standard

A spokesperson from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says the truck drove past a group of people near routes 11 and 20 before circling back and throwing the head. It did not hit anyone.

Deputies and a State Trooper took statements from witnesses at the scene. The driver has been identified as a business owner in Lafayette. No arrest was made, and no charges have been filed at this time.

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