ROCHESTER, NY — A disturbing incident involving a patient’s death in Rochester has led Mayor Malik Evans to call for an official investigation. Video footage released by the City of Rochester shows the man being forcibly removed from an ambulance by police. The incident, which occurred on November 30, resulted in the man’s death around Christmas, a few weeks later.
The released video captures the patient expressing his inability to breathe multiple times. The police were called to the scene after an EMT reported that the man had attempted to lunge at her and grabbed her. However, the video does not clearly show the events leading up to his removal from the ambulance. After being removed, the footage shows the man trying to explain his distress due to breathing difficulties.
Mayor Evans, who was made aware of the situation by the victim’s family, emphasized the seriousness of the incident in a press conference. He stated that surveillance footage from police “blue light” cameras provided significant insight into the events of that day.
The man’s identity has not been disclosed, as per the request of his family. This case has raised concerns about the handling of medical emergencies by law enforcement and the need for thorough investigations into such incidents. The mayor’s call for an investigation highlights the urgency of addressing potential issues in emergency response protocols and police conduct.