NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — A 40-year-old man identified as Daniel D. Kachinoski is dead following an officer-involved shooting, according to the Town of Niagara Police Department.
Sheriff Michael Filicetti viewed the police body cam video and said "I can tell that based on what I have reviewed thus far, my additional assessment is that the officers had to protect themselves and others in the residence."
"In my opinion, at this point based on everything I've seen they were justified in using the force that they did," said the Sheriff.
According to a news release issued early Sunday by Town of Niagara police, the incident happened at 8:45 p.m. on the 4700 block of Chester Avenue, where police responded to a domestic incident occurring.
No one else was injured in the incident, according to police, which said no more information would be released at this time.
The incident is under investigation by the Town of Niagara Police Department, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York State Attorney General's office.
The officers involved are now on paid leave.
Officer Wagner has been a police officer for four years. Officer Micale has been an officer for one year.