Karon Slaughter, a 32-year-old from Buffalo, New York, was fatally shot on January 10, 2016, in what was part of an ongoing wave of gun violence in the city. He was found on the city's East Side, having suffered gunshot wounds that led to his death. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, no significant developments have been made in identifying his killer. His death contributed to a rising concern over violent crime in Buffalo, where many cases remain unresolved.