New York State Police Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot on Long Island, is now facing charges in the case.

A NY trooper, Thomas Mascia, and his parents surrendered to face charges including false reporting and evidence tampering from an alleged fake shooting incident.

A New York state trooper who reported being shot and wounded by an unknown gunman on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island last year is facing criminal charges. The hoax prompted authorities to launch a manhunt that lasted days,