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In the summer of 2021, a birthday party in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood turned into a scene of tragedy, forever altering the lives of many. Najae Lanier, a 17-year-old female, was at the celebration when a dispute broke out amongst some of the young attendees. The conflict escalated, and a man later identified as Ja'Vair Walker left the gathering, only to return with a firearm.

Eyewitnesses, including children as young as 12 and 14 who would later testify in court, recounted the horr ...Read More
Victim Details

Najae Lanier

Female

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2021-08-16

17

Najae

Lanier

01/12/2026