police-shooting · Buffalo, New York

What happened after Buffalo Police officers shot an armed suspect?

What happened?

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.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 12, 2026
Sources: Erie County; 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.

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