NEW YORK – New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Sean Daniel, who died on April 7, 2026, following an encounter with members of the Yonkers Police Department.
At about 7:20 p.m. on April 7, Yonkers officers went to a building on Bruce Avenue in response to a 911 call. Then police arrived, they say Daniel allegedly assaulted a person.
Two officers fired their Tasers, and four other officers attempted to restrain Daniel, who became unconscious and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
State law requires OSI to investigate any death in which a police, peace or corrections officer may have caused the death of a person by an act or omission.
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