3rd October 2026 – (New York) Harrowing body‑camera footage released by the New York Attorney General’s Office shows the final moments of a standoff on the Wappingers Creek Bridge on 27th June, when 17‑year‑old Oscar Granados Colindres, a rape suspect reported to be in crisis, advanced towards officers while holding a knife and was shot dead. Multiple agencies had responded to a call about a suicidal person and attempted to talk the teenager down for about 50 minutes, addressing him in both English and Spanish and repeatedly urging him to put the knife away and step back from the ledge.
The video shows Granados Colindres sitting on a bridge ledge before climbing down and moving towards police, at which point a volley of gunfire is heard within a second. A Taser appears to have been deployed, and at least 10 rounds were fired as the teen fell near a parked vehicle. It is not yet clear which officer fired the fatal shot. Officials said the release of the footage was intended to enhance transparency while the circumstances are examined.
A formal inquiry has been opened by the Attorney General’s Special Investigations and Prosecutions unit, as required under New York law for incidents in which civilians die during encounters with law enforcement. Attorney General Letitia James has said the process seeks to establish facts and maintain public trust, and investigators are reviewing body‑camera recordings, radio traffic and witness accounts to determine whether use‑of‑force policies were followed.
Relatives, represented by lawyers, contend Granados Colindres would likely be alive had trained crisis‑intervention professionals led the response, arguing that the situation called for sustained de‑escalation. Media reports indicate the teenager had been asked to leave his home after an accusation of rape and had been despondent in the days before the incident. The family described him as a high‑school student who loved football, classic cars and automotive hobbies, with ambitions that included becoming a professional player, joining the US military and travelling internationally.
The shooting has intensified debate over how police handle mental‑health emergencies, particularly when edged weapons are involved. Campaigners for reform say communities need wider access to non‑police crisis teams and better coordination so that de‑escalation remains the priority, while law‑enforcement advocates argue officers must make split‑second decisions when an armed person suddenly closes distance. The investigation’s findings will determine whether any criminal charges or policy changes follow in the case.