Retired Buffalo police officer Antonio Roman, 67, admitted to assault after shooting a 14-year-old in the parking lot of Marine Drive Apartments.

Roman suspected a group of stealing property from vehicles in the parking lot around 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. He then shot the teen in the leg before the group drove away. An ambulance transported the teen to Oishei Children’s Hospital for surgery.

Outcome

Roman was released on previously posted bail. He pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and first-degree reckless endangerment. Roman pleaded guilty on Feb. 4, 2025, the day jury selection was set to begin. He admitted to second-degree assault and first-degree reckless endangerment. Roman was sentenced to five years of probation. An order of protection remains on behalf of the victim until May 14, 2033.