A 28-year-old man has been arrested after three Buffalo Police officers were shot Tuesday night near East Ferry Street and Fillmore Avenue.
Buffalo officials provided an update Wednesday afternoon saying Kente Bell was arrested and charged late Tuesday night with three counts of attempted murder of a police officer in the first degree. He has also been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and faces vehicle and traffic charges. Bell might be facing additional charges, according to Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia.
Gramaglia went on to say that Bell is a previously convicted felon. He was convicted back in March 2020 for illegal possession of a firearm and other charges.
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn tells 2 On Your Side Bell has not been arraigned yet, as he is still in the hospital. However, he will remain in police custody on a probation violation.
Buffalo Police say the three police officers were shot following a police chase. All three were taken to ECMC to be treated for their injuries.

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