BINGHAMTON – The man who stands accused of attempting to murder two New York State Troopers with his vehicle in Binghamton on January 2 has been extradited back to New York to face the charges brought against him.

James A. Giacalone, 36, of Glen Aubrey was returned to New York on Saturday following his release from Geisinger Medical Center, where Giacalone was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound on his face that was sustained during the incident.

On January 2, state police attempted to pull over Giacalone, who had a warrant out for his arrest, in the City of Binghamton when Giacalone attempted to escape.

Police say a pursuit led to Giacalone striking one trooper with his vehicle and attempting to strike another as he tried to escape. The trooper that was hit discharged one round from his division-issued sidearm, striking Giacalone in the face.