Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – The New York State Attorney General’s Office has released the findings of its report on the death of Shaun Humphrey, who died at the Erie County Holding Center in 2023. According to Letitia James’ office, there was no evidence of wrongdoing by deputies.
In the report, James says Humphrey was in custody in a detoxification unit with constant observation on Aug. 8, 2023. That day, a deputy saw Humphrey display seizure-like behavior and roll off his bed and onto the floor. The deputy called for medical assistance, and additional deputies and medical staff arrived at Humphrey’s cell.
Medical staff began providing aid, including two doses of Narcan. After the second dose of Narcan, James says Humphrey became physically combative, and deputies attempted to restrain him, leading to a struggle as they tried to handcuff Humphrey. After Humphrey was in handcuffs, the deputies rolled him onto his side, with Humphrey appearing calm and to be breathing normally, but after a minute and a half he became combative again. As deputies tried to put shackles on Humphrey’s legs, Humphrey became unresponsive…