New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage as part of an investigation into the death of Mark Bemis. The incident occurred on June 18, 2025, involving deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office in Chautauqua County.
The footage was made public by the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) within the Attorney General’s Office. This action aligns with Attorney General James’ policy to release such footage to enhance transparency and build public trust.
On June 18, deputies responded to a domestic incident report in Mina. Upon arrival, they encountered Mr. Bemis outside a house with a long gun. An exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in Mr. Bemis being shot and killed. A shotgun was recovered at the scene.
Under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, OSI evaluates incidents where law enforcement officers may have caused a death through action or omission. The assessment applies regardless of whether the officer was on-duty or off-duty and whether the deceased was armed or unarmed.
The release of this footage does not imply any judgment regarding criminal responsibility or potential charges against individuals involved.
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