05/29/2026
The violent incident on Sherman Street this week serves as a stark reminder of the immense bravery required of law enforcement and specifically highlights the heroism of Buffalo Police Department, Officer Marc Hurst.
Responding to domestic violence calls is widely recognized as one of the most volatile, unpredictable, and dangerous duties a first responder can face. When Officer Hurst and his fellow C District officers arrived at the scene on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026, they found themselves protecting family members inside an extremely tense and rapidly evolving situation.
The Incident on Sherman Street:
The call brought officers to a residence on Sherman Street, where an agitated suspect had barricaded himself inside a kitchen area. Understanding the immediate threat posed to the family members present, who pleaded for police intervention, Officer Hurst and his team moved in to de-escalate the situation and take the individual into custody.
During the struggle to place the suspect in handcuffs, the man suddenly reached for a concealed firearm and opened fire at point-blank range.
Officer Hurst was struck a total of six times during the violent encounter:
• Once in each calf.
• Once in the upper thigh.
• Once in the upper arm.
• Twice in his bulletproof vest, with rounds directly striking his radio and taser.
Despite the chaos and life-threatening conditions, the officers’ training immediately took over. While fellow officers returned fire to neutralize the threat, they simultaneously rendered critical, life-saving aid to Officer Hurst before he was rushed to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
“The officers on scene did an excellent job rendering aid. I cannot say enough about their training, how it kicked in, and how they responded.” — Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields.
A Career Defined by Service:
Officer Marc Hurst is a dedicated nine-year veteran of the Buffalo Police Department, proudly serving the city’s C District. This week’s act of valor is only the latest example in a long history of selfless service to the Buffalo community.
Long before this incident, Officer Hurst had already demonstrated his willingness to put his life on the line for others. During the historic and deadly December 2022 Buffalo Blizzard, a storm many first responders described as an absolute war zone, Officer Hurst worked tirelessly on the front lines. Battling zero-visibility conditions, he and fellow officers rescued countless stranded motorists throughout the city.
In one of the most memorable moments of that historic storm response, Officer Hurst personally carried a newborn baby boy, still wrapped in a hospital blanket, from a stranded vehicle and safely into his patrol car to protect him from the life-threatening cold.
The Path to Recovery:
Following successful surgery at ECMC, medical staff and police officials report that Officer Hurst has received a very positive prognosis. He has officially begun what will likely be a long road to recovery.
Since the shooting, the Buffalo community, local leadership, and law enforcement agencies across Western New York have shown an overwhelming outpouring of support, gratitude, and prayers for the veteran officer.
The suspect has since been charged with first-degree attempted murder, along with several additional pending charges, as the investigation continues.
Officer Hurst’s actions on Sherman Street represent the very highest ideals of public safety: stepping directly into harm’s way to protect vulnerable citizens and fellow community members.
At Erie County Blotter. We are Standing With You and Your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Please have a successful and speedy recovery.
