3-year-old boy dies, 7-year-old sister injured after shooting in Buffalo, New York

Authorities in Buffalo, New York, confirmed that a 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after being struck by gunfire during a town hall meeting. family.

According to the Associated Press, officers transported the unidentified boy in a police car to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead; while his sister suffered abrasions deemed not life-threatening and is expected to make a full recovery.

Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph A. Gramaglia said at a news conference that the shooting was not related to the family reunion: “Last night was a very tragic night for our community. It was a warm night with many people outside, and the gunshots were unrelated to the gathering. These children were simply enjoying a summer evening when tragedy struck. Gramaglia said investigators recovered a gun Friday evening and were testing it, but no further information about the weapon was available. Gramaglia declined to provide more details about the shooting and said the investigation was continuing.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said: “A 3-year-old kid riding his tricycle, having fun with his family members on a hot summer night, his 7-year-old big sister right next to him, and gunshots ring out out of nowhere. And the children are hit by gunfire,”

According to Erie County Prosecutor Michael Keane, the mother of the two children involved in the shooting is a well-known member of the community who is active in Most Valuable Parents, a local organization focused on improving safety in Buffalo. Keane said: “She is a strong woman who constantly works with other families to keep our children safe. And now this tragedy hits his own family.

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