Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Mark W. Bemis
Gender : Male
Age : 62
Race : White
Date : 06/18/2025
Location : Mina French Creek Road
City : Mina
County : Chautauqua
State : New York
Agency : Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 18, 2025 around 3:30 p.m., Chautauqua County deputies responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on Mina French Creek Road. Deputies encountered Mark W. Bemis, 66, holding a shotgun outside the home. He fired a round that struck a deputy in the hand. Deputies then opened fire and struck Bemis. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured deputy was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The New York Attorney General’s Office and District Attorney’s Forensic Identification Team are investigating. Deputies involved were wearing body cameras, which were active at the time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/chautauqua-county-sheriffs-deputy-shot-in-line-of-duty-injuries-not-life-threatening
https://www.yahoo.com/news/1-dead-police-officer-injured-004639060.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYL8uk6097Y
