BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hertel Avenue.
Shortly after 4:30 a.m., police responded to the street’s 1900 block, where they say there was a man armed with a knife.
During this time, officers discharged their weapons, hitting the armed man. He was taken to ECMC, where he’s in serious, but stable condition.
The armed man’s name has not been released. Police also have not announced charges in this incident.
Hertel has been shut down between Beard Avenue and Wesley Avenue. This section of Hertel is near Shoshone Park.
The officers who were involved have since been placed on administrative leave, which is the Buffalo Police Department’s policy following an officer-involved incident.
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