Suspect Dies in Police Custody After Yonkers Incident

Published: 2026-04-09T22:21:08Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: National Today
Original source

A man involved in a violent attack in a Yonkers apartment building died while in police custody. Officers had responded to reports of a knife attack and used Tasers twice before the suspect became unresponsive after being handcuffed. The incident is currently under investigation by both the Internal Affairs Division and the New York State Attorney General's Office. This review aims to ensure a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the death.

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