Cheektowaga police confirmed their agency was involved in an incident where an officer fired their weapon at an apartment on Sanders Road in the city of Buffalo. Sanders Road and Colvin Avenue have been blocked off by police.
BTPM NPR observed officers placing a white sheet over the porch of the apartment, while an ambulance sat outside.
The Cheektowaga Police Department is working alongside the Buffalo Police Department and the state Attorney General’s Office to start a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials will also be holding a press conference around 6 p.m., Wednesday.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided on the situation as more information is available.