BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is being held without bail, charged with attempting to shoot and kill a Buffalo Police officer.
The Erie County District Attorney's office says 36-year-old Shariff Shadwick is accused of attempted murder, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and obstruction of governmental administration.
On Wednesday, BPD released body cam video of the incident.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia told 2 On Your Side, that he's very concerned about the recent shootings targeting police officers.
"Each of these three instances, we have individuals that are on probation, or on parole. They're convicted felons. And they're out on the streets carrying guns with apparently no fear of the criminal justice system. And that's a severe problem that we are contending with. Our officers are out there on the frontlines every day doing what they can to make the community safe from shootings, and gun violence, among other things. And when our officers are targeted, now as the defenders of the community, that's a real problem."
The DA's office said Buffalo Police responded to a 911 call in the area of East North and Orange Streets. in the overnight hours of Sunday morning when they encountered Shadwick. He's accused of firing shots at one of the officers. One of the officers allegedly returned fire. No one was hurt and Shadwick was placed under arrest. Investigators allegedly recovered two loaded handguns from the scene.
If convicted of the highest charge, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of 25-years-to life behind bars. Shadwick is due back in court Friday for a felony hearing.