In the late hours of a cold January evening in Buffalo, New York, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of Keystone Street. On January 18, 2017, a 20-year-old Black / African American male became the victim of a fatal shooting. The young man was struck by bullets just before 11 p.m. in the city's east side.
Rushed to the Erie County Medical Center, medical personnel fought to save his life, but his injuries proved too severe.
He was pronounced dead at the hospital, leaving a community to grapple with another act of violence. In the immediate aftermath, Buffalo police officials did not publicly release the name of the young man who had lost his life.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were not made widely available in the initial reports. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the events of that night and bring those responsible to justice. The Buffalo Police Department's confidential tipline was opened for any witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the crime to come forward. There have been no subsequent online reports identifying any suspects or announcing any arrests in connection with the shooting death of the 20-year-old man on Keystone Street. The case remains a stark reminder of the gun violence that can abruptly end a young life.
