The NYS Attorney General releases footage from the investigation into the death of the Steuben County suspect

On November 26, 2024By Pranco

CAMERON, NY (WBNG) – New York State Attorney General Letitia James recently released drone and bodycam footage from an investigation into the death of Allen V. Hoad II, 50.

The Office of Special Investigation is investigating the death of Hoad II and the responding members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office and Corning Police for the shooting.

On October 21, law enforcement officers in the city of Cameron fired their weapons at Hoad II after he was involved in a standoff, made terrorist threats and rammed his truck into a patrol vehicle.

Law enforcement’s response started as a welfare check for him in the early morning hours. The first response was around 12:40 pm and ended in the afternoon.

The videos released from Attorney General James’ office shows Hoad II ramming his truck into a patrol vehicle. Law enforcement officers then fired their weapons at the truck, leaving the windshield riddled with bullet holes.

The videos then show Hoad II getting out of the truck with a dog, another shot is heard and he falls to the ground. The police then order him to raise his hands and handcuff him.

In the video, an officer can be heard saying that a dog was struck by gunfire. The officers then called for an ambulance and one of them said, “A man with a gunshot wound.” That’s where the images end.

Of note, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office said Hoad II fought with officers after exiting his vehicle. However, this is not visible on images from the Public Prosecution Service.

A shotgun was recovered from Hoad II’s vehicle, according to the attorney general’s office.

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard said he is awaiting the conclusion of Attorney General James’ investigation.

“This was a tragic situation for everyone involved,” Allard said in a statement to 12 News.

Attorney General Letitia James’ office reviews all officer-involved shootings.