Violent Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo Leaves 12 Shot Across 6 Scenes
E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave, Grider, Buffalo
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Summary
- Buffalo police are investigating six shootings that left 12 people with non-life-threatening injuries in the overnight hours of the Fourth of July.
- Officers responded to multiple scenes across the city overnight as area hospitals were flooded with shooting victims.
- At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
- Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday with more details. The investigation is ongoing.
Timeline
The investigation is ongoing.
Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) received 29 traumas overnight, including multiple gunshot wound patients, but never went on diversion, according to local news sources.
At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
Twelve people were injured and all sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Buffalo police responded to six separate shooting scenes overnight into the Fourth of July.
Incident reported at E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) received 29 traumas overnight, including multiple gunshot wound patients, but never went on diversion, according to local news sources.
At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
Twelve people were injured and all sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Buffalo police responded to six separate shooting scenes overnight into the Fourth of July.
Incident reported at E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) received 29 traumas overnight, including multiple gunshot wound patients, but never went on diversion, according to local news sources.
At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
Twelve people were injured and all sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Buffalo police responded to six separate shooting scenes overnight into the Fourth of July.
Incident reported at E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) received 29 traumas overnight, including multiple gunshot wound patients, but never went on diversion, according to local news sources.
At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
Twelve people were injured and all sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Buffalo police responded to six separate shooting scenes overnight into the Fourth of July.
Incident reported at E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police Commissioner Erika Shields is expected to hold a press conference Monday.
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) received 29 traumas overnight, including multiple gunshot wound patients, but never went on diversion, according to local news sources.
At least one shooting occurred at the corner of East Delavan Avenue and Stevens Avenue. Witnesses described roughly 20 police cars responding and people throwing fireworks at vehicles.
Twelve people were injured and all sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Buffalo police responded to six separate shooting scenes overnight into the Fourth of July.
Incident reported at E Delavan Ave & Stevens Ave.
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amazing that no ones injuries were fatal, shout out to the first responders!
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amazing that no ones injuries were fatal, shout out to the first responders!
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amazing that no ones injuries were fatal, shout out to the first responders!
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amazing that no ones injuries were fatal, shout out to the first responders!
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amazing that no ones injuries were fatal, shout out to the first responders!
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