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What happened after Buffalo Police officers shot an armed suspect?

What happened?

Court pending

Derrick M. Harris, 35, was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including robbery and attempted assault, after being shot by Buffalo Police officers on May 23, 2026, following an alleged stabbing of an officer and a rideshare robbery. He is held without bail and remains hospitalized, while the officers involved were cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

3 sourcesLast checked Jun 12, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: WGRZ Channel 2

Timeline

  1. Around 1:30 a.m., Derrick M. Harris allegedly robbed a rideshare driver at knifepoint in Buffalo.

  2. Around 4:40 p.m., Buffalo Police officers engaged with Derrick M. Harris near Deshler Street and Broadway, during which he allegedly stabbed an officer, was tased, and was subsequently shot.

  3. The YouTube clip of the incident was published, identifying Officer Simonian and Officer Slupinski.

  4. Derrick M. Harris was arraigned at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) on multiple felony charges and held without bail.

  5. Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that the officer-involved shooting was determined to be justified, clearing the officer who fired his weapon of criminal wrongdoing.

What people are asking

What happened with the police in South Buffalo?

On May 23, 2026, Buffalo Police officers engaged with Derrick M. Harris, who was armed, near Deshler Street and Broadway. Harris allegedly stabbed an officer, was tased, and was subsequently shot. He was later indicted on multiple felony charges, including robbery and attempted assault, and is held without bail. The officers' actions were deemed justified by the Erie County District Attorney.

Is there a shooting in South Buffalo today?

The incident involving Buffalo Police officers shooting Derrick M. Harris occurred on May 23, 2026. While the clip may have circulated recently, the event itself is not from 'today'.

What's going on with the police?

Following the May 23, 2026, incident where Buffalo Police officers shot Derrick M. Harris, the Erie County District Attorney's office cleared the officers of criminal wrongdoing, determining their actions were justified. No further public updates regarding disciplinary actions or policy changes directly related to this incident have been found.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using official press releases from the Erie County District Attorney's office, local news reports, and the original YouTube clip description to verify facts and track follow-up developments.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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