AG releases findings from review of fatal Buffalo police incident last July
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A review from the New York Attorney General’s office appeared to clear a Buffalo police officer’s use of deadly force in a fatal incident last July.
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation issued a Notification of Investigative Findings regarding the death of Daevon Roberts, who died on July 10, 2024 following an incident with members of the Buffalo Police Department.
Body camera footage of the incident showed Roberts speeding away with Buffalo Police Officer Ronald Ammerman hanging onto the doorframe of the vehicle, with the officer repeatedly screaming, “You’re going to kill me.” Body cam footage appears to show Ammerman firing several rounds, and both fell out of the car. Ammerman then ran to the car and rescued a 6-year-old, who was in the passenger seat with no seatbelt on.
Roberts was taken to the Erie County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
“Upon completion of the investigation into Mr. Roberts’ death, OSI has concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officer’s use of deadly physical force was justified under the law,” the Office of Special Investigation said. “A final Investigation Report will follow.”
Under New York State law, OSI investigates every death that may involve a police officer or a peace officer. After an investigation is complete, a Notification of Investigative Findings may be released.
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