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Heyward "Tenny" Patterson, a 67-year-old deacon from Buffalo, NY, tragically lost his life on May 14, 2022, during a mass shooting at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue. Patterson was known for his dedication to his community and his church, often driving people who lacked transportation to the grocery store. On that fateful day, he was one of ten individuals killed in what has been described as a racially motivated hate crime. The incident left the community in shock and mourning, as ...Read More
Victim Details

Heyward Tenny Patterson

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2022-05-14

67

Heyward

Tenny Patterson

12/01/2025