Michael L. Broadie, 41, of Albany, pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder in the Second Degree for shooting at Troy Police officers during an incident on Dec. 2, according to Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly on Apr. 2.
The case is significant as it involves an attack on law enforcement and marks Broadie’s third felony conviction involving an illegal firearm.
According to the district attorney’s office, Troy Police responded to a civilian complaint that Broadie had displayed a handgun near 10th Street and Jacob Street. When officers and K9 Partner Oates approached and identified themselves as police, they gave commands for Broadie to stop. Authorities said Broadie ignored these commands and fled toward River Street before firing a Taurus .22 caliber pistol at the officers. The officers returned fire, detained Broadie at the scene, and recovered the firearm.
District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said: “Michael Broadie now faces significant prison time for this attack on Troy Police officers. I admire their bravery as they continue to protect our citizens in the wake of this life-threatening violence.”
Broadie is described by prosecutors as a persistent felon with two prior felony convictions related to illegal firearms. He will be sentenced on May 13 and is expected to receive 25 years in state prison along with five years of post-release supervision.
Chief Assistant District Attorney Spencer Lane and Assistant District Attorney Antonia Lane prosecuted the case.
