New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage from the fatal police shooting of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas, who was killed during an encounter with Suffolk County Police in July. The footage is part of an ongoing investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation, which is mandated to review all deaths involving police officers. The incident unfolded behind retail stores in Centereach, following a 911 call regarding a knife-related assault.
As EMTs treated a man with injuries, Ordoñez-Banegas approached them holding what appeared to be a knife, prompting an officer to open fire. The AG’s office emphasizes that the video release is a transparency effort and does not imply any legal conclusions regarding the actions of the police. Viewers are cautioned that the footage may be disturbing, highlighting the complexities inherent in these investigations. The inquiry remains ongoing.
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