New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a full-fledged investigation into the tragic death of a civilian caused by an off-duty member of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO).
On January 9, 2026, around 3:17 p.m., an ECSO deputy, while off-duty, was exiting a parking lot on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo when he collided with a pedestrian. The victim was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead by early morning on January 10.
Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, OSI is mandated to assess and investigate any incident where a police or peace officer may have caused a death by an act or omission, irrespective of their duty status. The law applies to both armed and unarmed individuals, and those in custody or incarcerated.
This investigation is based on the preliminary assessment that the deceased may have been caused harm by the ECSO deputy. These facts are subject to change as the investigation progresses.
The OSI probe adds another layer of scrutiny to what is already a highly sensitive matter involving law enforcement and civilian casualties. The public awaits the findings with bated breath, as the off-duty deputy now faces serious legal implications.
For more information on this ongoing investigation, stay tuned to Grimy Times for the latest updates.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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