WYANDANCH, NY – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday in Wyandanch, Long Island, when a man died while in police custody. The Suffolk County Police Department is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
According to authorities, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a naked and agitated individual banging on a business window. Upon arrival at the scene, they encountered the man exhibiting erratic behavior. In an attempt to subdue the individual, officers reportedly restrained him with handcuffs. Shortly thereafter, the man became unresponsive.
Emergency medical services were immediately called to the scene, and lifesaving measures were initiated. The man was subsequently transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Given the nature of the incident, the New York State Attorney General’s Office has been notified and is involved in the investigation. This is standard procedure for all cases involving deaths in police custody. In addition to the state’s inquiry, Suffolk County Police Department’s homicide and internal affairs units are also conducting their own investigations.
The circumstances surrounding the man’s death, including the specific tactics employed by officers during the restraint and the medical cause of death, remain under investigation. The Suffolk County Police Department has pledged transparency throughout the process and has committed to releasing further details as they become available.
