One dead, one hurt in downtown overnight shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person is dead and another was hurt after an overnight shooting in downtown Buffalo Saturday, according to a city spokesperson.
Buffalo Police said it happened around 2:20 a.m. Saturday in the area of West Chippewa Street and Pearl Street.
One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot in the head. A second male victim was taken to the Erie County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition, according to police.
Buffalo Police said detectives recovered two guns under vehicles in a nearby parking lot along with multiple shell casings from the scene.
Buffalo Police said the incident appears to be targeted. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
