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Reward offered for information on filming in Buffalo New York

Police are now asking for the public’s help to stop a gunman who took the life of a 3-year-old boy and injured his 7-year-old sister.

Buffalo police and WNY Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information in the June 21 shooting that left 3-year-old Ramone Carter dead and her 7-year-old sister injured.

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The two children were hit by bullets while playing at a family gathering Friday evening.

According to the police report, Carter was hit by a bullet fired that night. He was not the target of the shooting, nor his sister.

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Buffalo Mayor Bryon Brown spoke to the media over the weekend and provided details about the shooting.

This is just one of several rewards offered by WNY Crimestoppers in connection with several shootings across Western New York.

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You can view the latest rewards offered by WNY Crimestoppers by clicking HERE.

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Using the latest statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Justice, they identified the five most reported crimes in the state.

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