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Five Injured in Three Separate Shootings in Buffalo Early Sunday Morning

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July 8, 2024

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo police reported that five individuals were injured in three separate shootings early Sunday morning.

The first incident occurred shortly after midnight on the first block of Roetzer Street. A 19-year-old woman was shot in the foot during a fight at a large block party. She was transported by a civilian vehicle to Sisters of Charity Hospital for treatment.

The second shooting took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a Rite Aid on Elmwood Avenue near Bryant Avenue. Two males, aged 33 and 30, were shot and transported to ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries.

The third shooting happened just after 4 a.m. near Woodlawn Avenue and Dupont Street during a large street party. A male and a female were both shot and taken to ECMC for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

All three shootings are currently under investigation. Authorities are requesting anyone with information to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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