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Marcus Burks

Age : 39

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/02/2026

Location : Roadway location not disclosed

City : Newburgh

County : Orange

State : New York

Agency : Newburgh Police Department; New York State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/02/2026, Marcus Burks, 39, died in Newburgh after being taken into police custody following a car crash and police chase. State Police said officers attempted to stop Burks, who did not stop and later crashed his vehicle. After the crash, Burks was handcuffed and taken into custody. While detained, he became unresponsive. Emergency medical assistance was requested, and he was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not clarified how Burks lost consciousness while restrained. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/newburgh-police-chase-man-dies-21273209.php?