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Buffalo Police officer suing man accused of shooting him six times

Buffalo Police officer suing man accused of shooting him six times
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo police officer who was shot six times when responding to a call on Sherman Street on May 26 is now suing the man accused of firing the weapon.

Officer Marc Hurst has filed a lawsuit against Minhaz Siddiqui.

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Buffalo Police officer suing man accused of shooting him six times

In the lawsuit, Hurst claims his serious injuries could result in permanent defects, including pain and suffering he has endured since the incident.

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7 News was at the hospital as Hurst was released.

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Siddiqui is behind bars, charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree attempted murder.