Investigation into Holding Center beating death could be reopened

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —  It’s an Erie County case that dates back to 2012, one that’s been investigated by local law enforcement, by the state, even by the federal government.
Now, the Erie County District Attorney wants the Niagara County prosecutor to conduct the investigation because of a possible conflict within the Erie County office.
Richard Metcalf, Jr. died after being beaten at the Erie County Holding Center in 2012, allegedly at the hands of holding center deputie