Shots fired on Main Street; suspects caught after vehicle crash
The Buffalo Police Department announced the arrest of two men after a shooting Thursday evening on the 2600 block of Main Street that left two adults with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a 10-year-old in a separate vehicle injured.
"Two suspects have been arrested,"
Officers responded to the scene just before 5 p.m., according to the department. Shortly after the call, two male shooting victims arrived at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) in a private vehicle. One man suffered a shoulder wound; the other sustained gunshot injuries to both legs. Police said both victims’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
At about 5:40 p.m., officers located a vehicle they believed was connected to the shooting and attempted a traffic stop using lights and sirens. That vehicle allegedly fled and collided with another car at the intersection of East Delavan Avenue and Bailey Avenue. Two suspects were taken into custody following the crash.
- Location: 2600 block of Main Street, Buffalo
- Time: just before 5 p.m.; vehicle stop at ~5:40 p.m.
- Victims: two adult males (shoulder, both legs — non-life-threatening); one 10-year-old with leg injury
Police reported recovering an SR9C Ruger loaded with nine rounds inside the vehicle believed to be involved. A juvenile — a 10-year-old boy — who was in the other vehicle struck by the fleeing car was transported to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo for treatment of a leg injury.
Charges filed against both defendants; additional allegations for one
Authorities identified the arrested men as 26-year-old Donte Archibald and 30-year-old Mykell Godfrey-Martin, both of Buffalo. Each faces identical charges of:
| Charge | Defendant |
|---|---|
| Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon | Archibald; Godfrey-Martin |
| First-degree reckless endangerment | Archibald; Godfrey-Martin |
Police said additional allegations were made against Godfrey-Martin at the time of his apprehension. He was reportedly found with suspected cocaine and has been charged further with two counts of first-degree assault, one count of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.
This incident — a shooting on a busy north Buffalo corridor followed by a high-speed pursuit and a collision that injured a child — underscores ongoing public-safety concerns for residents and commuters. Main Street is a long, mixed-use avenue that carries local traffic through several neighborhoods; incidents there can produce ripple effects for schools, businesses and transit routes in the area.
The Buffalo Police Department has not released additional details about a motive, the condition of the adult victims beyond what was reported, or any potential connection between the suspects and victims. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact BPD. The allegations against the two men are pending prosecution in Erie County courts.
As the case moves forward, community leaders and neighbors often look to law enforcement and municipal officials for updates on safety measures in affected corridors. Residents seeking information about road closures or outreach services related to the incident can monitor official BPD channels and local hospital advisories for further developments.
