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Buffalo Man arraigned for beating ex-girlfriend, killing her boyfriend

BUFFALO, NY – a 30-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury for beating his ex-girlfriend and killing her new boyfriend.

30-year-old Abouycea D. Thornton of Buffalo allegedly attack the couple with a metal pipe on September 17th, causing the death of a 29-year-old Nicholas Grazes and causing serious injury to his ex-girlfriend who was not identified.

According to a police report, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Buffalo police responded to a reported fight on the 400 block of Berkshire Avenue near Bailey Avenue.

“The defendant is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and fatally beating her new boyfriend with a metal pipe,” the report stated. “The defendant allegedly committed the attack while knowingly in violation of an existing order of protection issued on behalf of the female victim following a prior domestic violence-related offense.”

Both were transported to Erie County Medical center where Grazes was later pronounced dead. The woman was treated for her injuries and released.

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.