This video still shows a Buffalo police officer shoving an elderly man to the ground as protests wrapped up Thursday, June 4, 2020. Buffalo, NY — Two Buffalo police officers have been suspended after shoving an elderly man to the ground, seriously injuring him, and then claiming he tripped. Video quickly went viral Thursday night of two cops appearing to push a 75-year-old man in front of City Hall as protests began wrapping up shortly after Buffalo’s curfew began at 8 p.m. The man fell to the pavement, hitting his head; a painful crack is heard as blood started rushing from his head. The graphic video from NPR’s Buffalo radio station was viewed more than 45 million times in less than 10 hours. Warning: Video contains potentially disturbing content. WBFO reports two medics quickly came forward to treat the unidentified man. He was taken to Erie County Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition with a concussion and lacerations. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said he is expected to recover, but no other details were released. Buffalo Police claimed in a statement that the man fell: “A 5th person was arrested during a skirmish with other protestors and also charged with disorderly conduct. During that skirmish involving protestors, one person was injured when he tripped & fell.”According to the New York Daily News, the Buffalo Police Department announced an internal investigation around 10 p.m. Thursday. Two officers seen in the video have been suspended. In a statement, Buffalo
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