Bernie K. Russo

Age : 47

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 07/01/2025

Location : O’Neil Road

City : Norfolk

County : St. Lawrence

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found unresponsive in police custody

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bernie K. Russo, 47, was involved in a domestic dispute and reportedly armed with a knife when troopers arrived. He complied with orders to drop the weapon and exited the home, then suddenly collapsed outside. Troopers placed him in handcuffs and called for emergency services. He became unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The New York State Attorney General’s Office is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/07/11/ags-office-investigate-police-custody-death-norfolk-man/
https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/51985/20250702/norfolk-man-dies-in-state-police-custody
https://www.wwnytv.com/video/2025/07/01/norfolk-man-dies-police-custody/