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Edward Wright

Case from Buffalo, NY dated Aug 06, 2017

Victim Details

Edward Wright

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2017-08-06

2017-08-06

27

Edward

Wright

06/22/2026

1


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In the summer of 2017, the city of Buffalo, New York, was grappling with a surge in violence that would tragically claim the life of Edward Wright, a 27-year-old Black male. On August 6th, Wright was fatally shot in what has been described as a daytime drive-by shooting. His death was one of several homicides that occurred in the city over a short period, highlighting the pressing issue of gun violence in the community.

The circumstances surrounding Wright's murder pointed to the ongoing ...
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  • Buffalo police confirm July death was a homicide - Spectrum News
  • Edward Wright, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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