In the midst of an autumn day, tragedy struck on a Buffalo highway, claiming the life of 22-year-old Keyshawn Nathaniel Gault. On October 26, 2023, the young man, an employee of the Buffalo Sewer Authority, was driving a city-owned vehicle on the I-190 South near the Niagara Street exit with two of his colleagues. It was then that their vehicle was targeted in a brazen daylight shooting.
Gault was fatally wounded, while his two co-workers sustained injuries but survived the violent encounter.
The incident sent shockwaves through the community, leaving family, friends, and city officials to grapple with the senseless loss of a young life. Keyshawn, born on January 26, 2001, was remembered as a kind and gentle man with a warm spirit. Those who knew him described him as someone who loved food, enjoyed watching the Bills, and had a passion for bowling. He was a man of few words, but his actions spoke volumes about his character, always willing to give the shirt off his back to help others. His mother, Angel DuBose, remembers her only child as the 'path maker' and 'the game changer.' In a tribute to his memory, the mayor of Buffalo declared November 4th as Keyshawn Gault Day.
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement officials located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident, a black Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, more than a year later, the individual or individuals responsible for Keyshawn Gault's death remain at large. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek leads. A reward of up to $7,500 has been offered by Crimestoppers for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for this heinous act.
Keyshawn's family, particularly his mother, continues to navigate the profound grief of their loss while holding out hope for justice. They have made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be the key to solving the case. The community joins them in their search for answers, remembering a young man who was simply on his way to lunch with his co-workers when his life was tragically cut short.
