Buffalo, New York – A tragic incident unfolded late Saturday night in Buffalo, New York, when a mass shooting left a 14-year-old girl dead and five other teenagers injured. The shooting took place in a parking lot behind the Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo on Alexander Place. The victims, all aged between 14 to 16, were caught in the gunfire at the scene.
Initially responding to noise complaints and reports of a fight at a large house party on Jefferson Avenue, officers were later alerted to shots fired in the same area. A short while after, a person was reported shot. The female victim, a student at a Buffalo charter school, was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Family members described the victim as an outgoing and beloved individual, with a vibrant personality that brightened any room she entered. Alongside the 14-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy and three other males were injured in the incident. The 15-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while a 16-year-old boy declined treatment after being grazed by a bullet.
As of Sunday afternoon, law enforcement officials have not made any arrests related to the shooting. Buffalo’s Mayor and the Buffalo Police Department urged the perpetrator or perpetrators to turn themselves in, emphasizing the gravity of their actions in taking the life of a young teenage girl. The search for the individual or individuals responsible for this senseless tragedy continues.
Following the incident, community members expressed their grief and solidarity with the victim’s family, acknowledging the ongoing issues of gun violence in the neighborhood. Despite the somber mood, residents refrained from speaking on camera, citing concerns for their safety in light of the shooter’s continued at-large status.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting the confidential tipline at (716) 847-2255. The community remains shaken by the senseless violence that claimed the life of a young girl, sparking calls for justice and an end to such tragedies.