AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Amherst Police Department announced an investigation is underway after an officer shot a man who stabbed another officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on July 12 on the 4800 block of Bailey Avenue. Officers responded to the report of a domestic disturbance and, upon arrival, allegedly encountered an adult male suspect with a knife. The suspect is accused of stabbing one of the responding officers, and police said in response to the immediate threat of deadly force, another officer shot the suspect.
Police said the injured officer and the suspect were transported to the ECMC. The officer was treated for stab wounds and has been released. The suspect is stable at ECMC, under police custody.
The incident is under investigation by the Amherst Police Department, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
According to police, the officers involved had body-worn cameras, and the department and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office are in the process of reviewing the video. Police said portions of the videos will be released at a later time.
The Erie County District Attorney's Office released the following statement on Monday:
“The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is investigating an incident that resulted in injuries to a member of the Amherst Police Department and a civilian suspect.
Officers encountered the adult male suspect while responding to a domestic incident on Saturday evening at a residence on Bailey Avenue. The suspect is accused of stabbing one of the officers with a knife. The injured officer and a second officer allegedly discharged their firearm in response, which resulted in injuries to the suspect.
We are committed to full transparency while protecting the integrity of the investigative process. We appreciate patience from the public as we continue to review the evidence. An update will be provided once our investigation is complete.”
