New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) says it launched an investigation into the death of a man who passed away last year after an encounter with the NYPD and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) officers.

The incident unfolded on Dec. 21, 2025, at a shelter on Clarkson Avenue.

According to James, the man allegedly pushed a DHS peace officer.

Investigators say DHS officers attempted to handcuff the man when a struggle ensued.

NYPD officers then responded to the location and tried to help restrain the man, who then lost consciousness.

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

According to the AG's OSI, it had previously conducted a preliminary assessment of the incident.

New information about the man’s death prompted the OSI to launch a full investigation.

The man's identity and his cause of death were not immediately known.