Shooting of Deaf Man Sparks Accountability | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A 62-year-old man, Greg Kase, was shot and killed by Monroe County deputies during a motel raid—body cam footage shows him lunging with a knife while naked. His wife says she called 911 because he was suicidal and deaf, and plans to sue. Officials claim deputies didn’t know he was deaf, as radio transmissions show no mention of his hearing impairment. The county’s mental health crisis team, FIT, wasn’t dispatched despite policy requiring it in such cases. The New York AG is investigating, and the deputies are on administrative duty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…