On a summer evening in Buffalo, New York, 17-year-old Ronnie Scott left his home to join some friends. That evening, on August 12, 2014, would be his last. While on Shirley Avenue, a car approached and shots were fired into the group. The gunfire that erupted was not intended for Ronnie, according to Buffalo Police, but he was struck. Another individual was also hit but survived the attack.
Ronnie was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
The shooting was described by authorities as a drive-by. In the aftermath, Ronnie's family was left reeling from the sudden and senseless loss. His mother, Davita Patterson, has spoken publicly about the immense pain of losing her son, who she remembers as a devoted father to his own young son. He was known to frequent Trinidad Park, a place where he enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with his child.
In the years that have followed Ronnie Scott's death, his case has remained unsolved, and no arrests have been made. Investigators believe that potential witnesses have been uncooperative with the police. Despite the passage of time, Ronnie's mother continues to be a vocal advocate for justice for her son, pleading for anyone with information to come forward. A reward has been offered by Crime Stoppers for any information that leads to an arrest in the case, as a family continues to wait for answers and a community is left to grapple with the unsolved murder of a young man.
