Buffalo police officer injured in hit-and-run while responding to call

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police say an officer was injured while responding to a call Tuesday evening.

Police said that shortly before 10 p.m., the officer responded to a call in the area of ​​Michigan Avenue and Edna Place. The officer was in the street when he was struck from the side by a vehicle that was unrelated to the initial call.

Police say the vehicle fled the scene and the officer was transported to ECMC where he was treated and released.

Anyone with information about the vehicle that fled the scene is asked to call or text the confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.