Retired Officer Killed in Buffalo Shooting Called ‘Hero’ by Local Police

Police on scene at a Tops Friendly Market after a mass shooting at the store in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 14, 2022. John Normile/Getty Images

A retired police officer who was killed during a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday was described as a “hero” by local officials.

Retired Buffalo Police officer Aaron Salter was killed at Tops Markets store when he was attempting to protect others from the alleged gunman, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, officials said.