A 12-hour standoff in Steuben County ended in the death of a man who allegedly shot at deputies and later rammed a police vehicle during an attempted escape, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to a residence on Angel Road in the Town of Cameron around 12:40 a.m. on October 21 to check on the welfare of 50-year-old Allen V. Hoad II after concerns were raised by his family. Upon their arrival, Hoad allegedly began yelling at the deputies and opened fire with a shotgun, striking two patrol vehicles. No deputies were injured in the initial encounter.
Sheriff Jim Allard said a perimeter was set up around the home as crisis negotiators and the Steuben County SWAT team were called in to attempt a peaceful resolution. Negotiations continued for nearly 12 hours, during which Hoad made repeated threats, including plans for mass violence and the intent to leave his home armed to kill people.
Around 2 p.m., Hoad was seen loading a firearm into his vehicle and driving away from the residence. Deputies attempted to block his escape, but Hoad avoided the barricade by driving through a field. He then drove to Lower Swale Road, where he stopped in a driveway and attempted to enter a home. Deputies ordered him to surrender, but Hoad returned to his vehicle, which contained multiple weapons, and drove directly at the officers, colliding with a patrol car.
In response, deputies and officers opened fire to prevent further harm. Hoad exited the vehicle and engaged in a physical struggle with officers before being taken into custody. Medical treatment was provided at the scene, and Hoad was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoad family,” Sheriff Allard said in a statement. “We also pray for the families of the officers and deputies who were involved in this stressful incident and are working to ensure their wellness.”
Corning Police Chief Kenzie Spaulding expressed condolences, noting, “We are saddened that this incident occurred but remain committed to public safety alongside our law enforcement partners in Steuben County.”
The sheriff’s office thanked multiple agencies for their assistance, including the Corning Police Department, Canisteo Police Department, New York State Police, and others who offered support during the standoff.
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