ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. — Body-worn camera footage shows corrections officers hitting an inmate, Robert Brooks of Greece, multiple times on a medical exam table, just hours before he died.

It happened at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County on Dec. 9. Brooks died the next day in the hospital. You can watch the body-worn camera footage in the YouTube video below. Warning, the video contains violence that some may find disturbing.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James released the footage on Friday during a virtual news conference. James released videos from four different officers, which were redacted based on the AG office’s guidelines. James said the cameras were on but on standby mode, so they didn’t record sound.

The video shows the corrections officers beating Brooks on his head, chest, and genital area in the medical exam room. At one point in the video, a corrections officer hits him with a shoe. Later, the video shows the officers taking off his pants and shirt. According to court documents obtained by News10NBC, Brooks was handcuffed with his hands behind his back while he was beaten.

The full affidavit is below. Warning: some may find the details disturbing:

The State Attorney General’s Office investigates any case where an officer may have caused the death of a civilian. James opened an investigation into Brooks’ death on Dec. 16.

“My team met with Mr. Brooks’ family earlier this week and they viewed the footage. These videos are shocking and disturbing,” James said.

Brooks had been incarcerated at Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome and was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility the day he was beaten. He was serving a 12-year sentence that began in 2017 for stabbing a woman in Greece in 2016.

One corrections officer has resigned and 13 others have been suspended without pay after the encounter. Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating for their firing.

Statements on the body-worn camera footage:

State and local leaders have released statements about their reactions to the body-worn camera video. Daniel Martuscello III, commissioner of the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, released this statement:

“Watching the video evidence of Robert Brook’s life being taken left me feeling deeply repulsed and nauseated. There is no excuse and no rationalization for a vulgar, inhumane act that senselessly took a life. This type of behavior cannot be normalized, and I will not allow it to be within DOCCS. We will transparently and independently investigate this tragedy but also our entire department to identify places where we can improve and make changes. We have a responsibility to protect our staff and the individuals in our care. It is not enough to simply condemn this horrific act and then go back to business. Institutional change must follow, and we have already begun to take proactive steps to ensure that nothing like this can ever happen again within our facilities. There will be much more work to be done moving forward and we are committed as an agency to doing what it takes to ensure the safety of staff and those in our care. That is always the priority.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul released this statement:

“Like all New Yorkers, I was outraged and horrified after seeing footage of the senseless killing of Robert Brooks. I have been clear that it is the responsibility of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide appropriate care and protection for those in its custody, and I will not tolerate anyone who violates that responsibility. That is why I ordered an immediate and full investigation into the death of Robert Brooks and further directed DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello to begin the termination process for the 14 individuals who were involved in his fatal attack. The State of New York has zero tolerance for individuals who break the law, and I am committed to holding everyone involved fully accountable. Once again, I want to offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Brooks’ family and loved ones as they grieve his tragic death. I am grateful to the Attorney General and her team, our State Police, and everyone working with us to ensure justice is served in this case.”

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans released this statement:

“The brutal beating of Robert Brooks, captured in the videos released today by New York State’s Attorney General, was beyond horrific. My heart goes out to Mr. Brooks’ family and friends, and I call on all of Rochester to keep them in your prayers as they process this terrible incident. Those responsible for this appalling act must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. I commend the steps taken by Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Leticia James thus far to investigate this incident with full transparency, and I expect justice will be served expeditiously.”

The New York State Senate Republican leader released this statement:

“I am sickened by the brutal and senseless attack at Marcy Correctional Facility. The footage is absolutely appalling, and these violent actions cannot be tolerated. While this incident will understandably outrage New Yorkers, it’s important to recognize that this horrific event does not reflect the dedicated service of the countless correction officers who risk their lives every day to maintain order and safety in our prisons. Those responsible must be held fully accountable – there is no excuse for this behavior.”

Tim Dymond, President of the New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), released this statement:

“The New York State Police Investigators Association extends our condolences to the family of Robert L. Brooks. No one should ever have to worry about the safety of a family member while in custody of police or corrections. We condemn the actions of the officers involved in the death of Mr. Brooks. Our criminal justice system was founded on the notion of the safe and humane treatment of all people, and this was a breach of that trust. Lastly, we would like to acknowledge the swift and thorough investigation of this crime. The New York State Police Investigators worked around the clock during the December holidays to ensure that facts and evidence were identified and made available to the state attorneys in order to ensure justice is served. We thank them for their efforts.”