In the summer of 2009, the life of 31-year-old Andre C. Anderson, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Buffalo, New York. On the evening of August 3rd, Anderson was at the intersection of Peckham and Lombard streets when he was fatally shot. The incident was one of several violent acts that marked a difficult period for the city.
For years, Anderson's case was among the city's unsolved homicides, a painful open wound for his family and the community. The investigation into his death continued, with law enforcement officials working to bring those responsible to justice. The passage of time did not diminish their resolve, as they continued to pursue leads and piece together the events of that fateful night.
A significant breakthrough in the case came as part of a larger federal effort to dismantle street gangs and address unsolved murders in the Buffalo area. Through the collaborative work of various law enforcement agencies, a suspect was identified in connection with Andre Anderson's death. A federal indictment was filed against Anthony Skinner, officially naming him as the individual accused of the crime that had remained unsolved for years. This development brought a measure of hope to a community long awaiting answers and accountability.
