Erie County DA John Flynn discussed charges a Buffalo mass shooting suspect is facing.
A shooting at Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. killed 10 people, Buffalo Police Department announced. A suspect was arrested at the scene
Buffalo Police told 2 On Your Side that in all, 13 people were shot. Eleven of the victims are African American, two are white. Four of the victims were store employees, they said. A spokesperson for ECMC said they are treating the three survivors who are currently in stable condition.
The shooter, who has only been identified as an 18-year-old white male, is in custody and is expected to be arraigned within the hour.
"What started out as a beautiful day in the City of Buffalo has turned into a terrible day, and one of tremendous heartbreak for every member of our community," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
Brown said the shooter is not from Buffalo, and traveled several hours to the city for the shooting.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said the suspect drove to the Tops on Jefferson Avenue, exited his vehicle and engaged four people in the parking lot. He allegedly shot the four people, killing three. The other person was taken to the hospital to be treated.
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