Grand Jury Indicted Buffalo Man in Officer Shooting
Minhaz Siddiqui faces 18 felony charges after allegedly shooting an officer six times in May.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Violence
A Buffalo grand jury has indicted Minhaz Siddiqui on 18 felony charges following the shooting of Officer Marc Hurst on Sherman Street. The officer was struck six times after responding to a domestic trouble call.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangerous nature of domestic disturbance calls and the ongoing law enforcement efforts to remove illegal firearms from local neighborhoods.
Minhaz Siddiqui faces 18 felony charges, including nine counts each of second-degree and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He remains held without bail following his September 9 arraignment.
The players
Minhaz Siddiqui
He is the defendant currently facing 18 felony charges in connection with the shooting of a Buffalo police officer.
Marc Hurst
He is the police officer who was shot six times while responding to a domestic trouble call.
The details
Authorities recovered eight illegal assault-style rifles and nine large capacity feeding devices during a search warrant execution on Hayden Street. Officer Hurst was treated for his injuries after being shot six times during the May incident.
Timeline
May 26: Officer Marc Hurst was shot on Sherman Street.
September 9: Minhaz Siddiqui was arraigned and held without bail.
October 2026: The case is scheduled to return to court.
Legal Context
This indictment follows a pattern set by the 2026 Buffalo police department domestic trouble protocols regarding officer safety. It reflects broader legal efforts in the city to prosecute the possession of illegal assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines.
The discovery of a significant cache of illegal weapons on Hayden Street has drawn attention to ongoing efforts to secure the local neighborhood. Residents are reminded to report suspicious activity to authorities as the legal proceedings continue.
The takeaway
This case emphasizes the critical role of search warrants in removing illegal weaponry from residential areas. Community safety relies on the rigorous prosecution of individuals found in possession of high-capacity feeding devices and assault-style firearms.
What happens next
The case is scheduled to return to court in October 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wivb4.
