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Buffalo Police Taser Man Wielding Rods in Confrontation

3/1/2026

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Buffalo police released body-worn camera footage showing a man holding two black rods and repeatedly saying 'sorry' as officers arrived to evaluate the situation.
After the man failed to drop the rods despite multiple requests, Buffalo police officers deployed tasers.
The man then advanced while swinging the rods until an officer subdued him.

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Story summary

Buffalo police released body-worn camera footage showing a man holding two black rods and repeatedly saying 'sorry' as officers arrived to evaluate the situation.
After the man failed to drop the rods despite multiple requests, Buffalo police officers deployed tasers.
The man then advanced while swinging the rods until an officer subdued him.