A New York State trooper was shot dead by an active service Army infantryman while responding to reports of a domestic dispute.

Trooper Joel R. Davis, 36, died after he was shot approaching the property in Theresa, Jefferson County.

The suspect, 32-year-old Justin D. Walters, surrendered to other state troopers without incident.

Walters appeared in court on Monday evening. About a dozen troopers stood at the back of LeRay Town Court as he was led into the room in shackles.

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Tragic: US Army Soldier Justin D. Walters (left) was arrested for the murder of New York state trooper Joel R. Davis (right) who was shot dead responding to a domestic dispute emergency call

Walters from Zeeland, Michigan, is accused of killing his wife, Nichole Walters, and Davis on Sunday.

Defense Attorney Eric Swartz waived a preliminary hearing. He says the next appearance will be in Jefferson County Court later. He won't comment further.

Police discovered the body of his wife, Nichole V. Walters, 27, at the scene.

When asked by the judge if he knew why he was in court - he answered that he did not according to Fox 28.

A second woman who lived in a shed on the property with a man and a child was also allegedly shot by Walters, police told WWNY. She suffered non-life threatening injuries to the upper torso.

Perp walk: A handcuffed Justin D. Walters is led by New York state troopers into Town of LeRay court at around 4am

Court appearance: Charged with first and second degree murder - Walters was asked by the judge if he knew why he was there - he appeared confused and replied he did not

Trooper Davis was shot dead north of Watertown in New York State, near the Canadian border

New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II announced Trooper Davis' death.

He confirmed Walters is an active service infantryman stationed at Fort Drum.

Trooper Davis is survived by his wife and three children.

State police said Davis, of Evans Mills, graduated from the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy on May 29, 2013. He originally was assigned to the Troop D Watertown barracks before receiving his current assignment at the state police barracks in Philadelphia.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the entire state was grieving for Davis and his family

A huge police presence descended on the home of Walters after he allegedly shot and killed his wife and a New York state trooper

In a statement early Monday morning, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said 'the entire New York family grieves' for Davis.

'Trooper Davis served as a member of the New York State Police for four years and his death is yet another sad reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face each day in order to protect our communities and serve the residents of this great state.'