Buffalo, NY - At 10:55 p.m. on March 5, BPD officers reported to a residence on Minnesota Street in Buffalo in response to a 911 call. At 10:58 p.m., the officers forced entry into a bedroom of the residence and encountered Mr. Butler, who was allegedly holding a knife in each hand. Mr. Butler allegedly ran toward an officer, holding the knives, and ignored commands to drop them. At least one officer deployed a Taser. Mr. Butler allegedly still held the knives when one officer discharged their service weapon, striking him. Mr. Butler was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.