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Man dies in Binghamton police custody
New York Attorney General's Office investigating incident
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A 37-year-old man died after being taken into custody by the Binghamton Police Department on March 7. The man was exhibiting erratic behavior, resisted arrest, and experienced a medical emergency while in police custody. The New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This case raises concerns about police use of force and the treatment of individuals experiencing mental health crises while in police custody. The investigation by the state Attorney General's Office aims to provide transparency and accountability around the circumstances of the man's death.
The details
According to police, the man was blocking a transit bus and exhibiting erratic behavior. Officers de-escalated the situation and took the man into custody, but he resisted arrest. A police officer was injured during the arrest. The man was taken to the hospital for evaluation, then released and transported to the police station, where he experienced a medical emergency. EMS was called but the man was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
- On March 7, Binghamton Police had contact with the 37-year-old man.
- The man was taken to Binghamton General Hospital on March 7 and discharged the following day.
- The man experienced a medical emergency in the police station parking lot on March 8 and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The players
New York State Attorney General's Office
The state agency that is investigating the incident and has jurisdiction over the case.
Binghamton Police Department
The local law enforcement agency involved in the incident and cooperating with the state investigation.
What’s next
The New York State Attorney General's Office will continue its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death in Binghamton police custody.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for improved de-escalation training and mental health resources for law enforcement to prevent similar outcomes in the future. The state investigation aims to provide transparency and accountability around the events that led to the man's death.
