Cops: Upstate NY man tried to kill wife with generator exhaust
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM · 1 min read
A 61-year-old Upstate New York man tried to kill his wife by running a generator in his garage and directing its exhaust into their home, state police said.Michael Riley allegedly started the generator and positioned its exhaust so it would enter the residence on Champlain Drive in the town of Plattsburgh on Nov. 5, police said.