NY Attorney General Probes Death of Binghamton Man in Police Custody

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The New York State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigations has opened an investigation into the death of a 37-year-old Binghamton man who suffered a medical emergency while in the custody of Binghamton Police. The man was initially detained on Saturday for allegedly blocking a bus and exhibiting erratic behavior, but later died at a local hospital after the medical episode occurred in the police station parking lot.

Why it matters

The death of an individual in police custody raises concerns about the treatment and care provided to detainees, as well as the protocols in place to address medical emergencies. The Attorney General's investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident and whether any policies or procedures need to be reviewed or reformed.

The details

According to the Binghamton Police Department, officers made contact with the 37-year-old man on Saturday after he was allegedly blocking a Broome County Transit bus and exhibiting erratic behavior. Police were able to de-escalate the situation and take the man into custody. He was hospitalized overnight and released back into Binghamton Police custody on Sunday. However, in the police station parking lot, the man suffered a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

• The incident occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
• The man was released from the hospital and returned to Binghamton Police custody on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
• The medical emergency happened in the police station parking lot on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

What’s next

The Attorney General's Office will continue its investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death and whether any policies or procedures need to be reviewed or reformed.