In the autumn of 2021, the life of a young woman was tragically cut short in Buffalo, New York. Seventeen-year-old Lorinia Robinson, a female, was fatally shot on the evening of Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The incident that claimed her life unfolded while she was inside a vehicle on the 400 block of Lisbon Avenue. At the time of the shooting, there were other individuals in the car with her.
Following the gunshots, the vehicle was moved from the initial location.
It was later discovered in the 100 block of Langfield Drive, situated just east of Bailey Avenue. When law enforcement arrived at the Langfield Drive location around 9 p.m., they found Lorinia Robinson inside the car. Homicide detectives were promptly called to the scene to begin their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young woman's death.
The case remains an active and unsolved homicide. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. In an effort to gather new leads and bring closure to Robinson's family, Crime Stoppers of Western New York has offered a reward of up to $7,500. This reward is for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the individual or individuals responsible for the death of Lorinia Robinson. Law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for any information that may assist in resolving this case.
