Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that a Broome County Jury has found Antoine C. Loup, Jr., a 51-year-old resident of Endicott, guilty of Murder in the Second Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

The trial, which took place on January 10, 2025, unveiled the chilling events that transpired on July 8, 2023, involving the fatal shooting of victim Aaron LeGare.

An Ill-Fated Encounter

It is reported that Loup went to a gathering near 4 Filmore Avenue in the Village of Endicott where LeGare and some other people were playing cards and listening to music. Loup asked the victim to come to his car to talk, but they ended up arguing. Loup got a gun and shot the victim in the chest. Afterward, Loup ran away and hid the gun in the attic of his apartment on North Arthur Avenue in the Village of Endicott.

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Justice and Accountability: Facing the Grim Realities

Loup is facing serious consequences for Murder and Tampering with Evidence, which could mean he may have to spend 25 years to life in a New York State Prison. The date for his punishment has not been decided yet.

A Call for Community Resilience

District Attorney Battisti spoke about the jury’s decision, highlighting that the community is united against violence. "The jury’s guilty verdict shows that we won't accept tragic and violent actions in our community," Battisti said, expressing support for LeGare's grieving family and seeking justice.

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