A domestic disturbance call in Amherst, New York turns into a deadly-force encounter when a wanted suspect climbs through a rear window armed with two large knives, attacks an officer, and stabs him before police open fire. The entire confrontation unfolds in roughly six seconds, showing how quickly officers can be forced to transition from less-lethal force to deadly force when an armed threat continues. On July 12, 2025, Amherst Police officers responded to the 4800 block of North Bailey Avenue for a domestic disturbance involving Rayquell M. Grant, who had two active warrants. During the encounter, Grant emerged from a rear window armed with two large knives and immediately attacked an officer. The officer was knocked to the ground and stabbed. A second officer deployed a Taser, but it failed to stop the threat. Grant remained armed, assumed an aggressive stance, refused repeated commands to drop the knives, and continued to present a deadly threat after already stabbing an officer. Both officers then transitioned to their firearms. Grant survived the shooting and was transported for treatment. The injured officer was also treated for two stab wounds to his arm. In March 2026, Grant was found guilty of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and Assault in the Second Degree. He was later sentenced to 15 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This case study examines the incident using publicly released police bodycam footage, dashcam video, surveillance footage, cellphone video, 911 calls, dispatch audio, witness recordings, and investigative findings, when available. Analysis and commentary are provided from the perspective of a former federal agent, former law enforcement officer, and digital forensics examiner. Whether you are an aspiring law enforcement officer, a current officer, criminal justice student, attorney, first responder, or simply interested in public safety, these case studies are designed to highlight tactical decision making, officer safety principles, legal considerations, and practical lessons that can be applied to real-world law enforcement encounters. ⚠️ VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED ⚠️ This video contains real police bodycam footage from a critical incident that some viewers may find disturbing. This content is presented for educational, training, legal analysis, news reporting, and public awareness purposes only. All individuals featured are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This content is not intended to shame, harass, or encourage harassment of any individual. Viewers are encouraged to approach these incidents thoughtfully, especially when mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance impairment, or other factors may contribute to rapidly evolving encounters. FAIR USE NOTICE This content is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 for purposes including criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, research, and educational analysis. Texas Safety Watch uses publicly released materials to provide tactical breakdowns, legal context, officer safety discussion, and public awareness regarding real world law enforcement incidents. RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES Texas Safety Watch encourages viewers to learn from multiple professional perspectives. For additional tactical, legal, and officer safety education, we recommend the following YouTube channels: • Sgt. Curtis (@SergeantCurtis) – My personal favorite for police tactics, use-of-force decision-making, and real-world law enforcement training. He is an excellent instructor who explains complex situations in a clear and practical way. Highly recommended for new recruits, aspiring law enforcement officers, and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement. • @TheSergeantSteve – A great mix of humor and education. Sgt. Steve has a unique ability to make complex incidents easy to understand while keeping viewers engaged and reinforcing important lessons. • Midwest Safety (@MidwestSafety) – Professional analysis of unique law enforcement incidents, officer survival, and concise, well-produced case summaries. • Law Talk With Mike (@LawTalkWithMike) – Attorney providing legal analysis, courtroom commentary, constitutional law discussions, and criminal justice topics. • The Civil Rights Lawyer (@TheCivilRightsLawyer) – Constitutional law, civil rights litigation, police accountability, and legal analysis of real-world law enforcement encounters from a civil rights attorney. Each provides valuable insight into officer safety, tactical decision making, use of force, leadership, and real-world law enforcement training. If you value professional tactical and legal analysis of real-world police incidents, consider subscribing to Texas Safety Watch. #TexasSafetyWatch #PoliceTraining #TXSafetyWatch #OfficerSafety #PoliceBodycam #OfficerInvolvedShooting

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