Gun Violence Surge in Western New York | Buffalo News

Gun violence surged across Western New York over the weekend, leaving three dead and fifteen injured in shootings across Buffalo and Niagara Falls — a brutal spike during what should’ve been celebratory times. Two fatal shootings erupted at separate parties in Niagara Falls, while Buffalo saw twelve people shot in six separate incidents, all non-fatal. Adding to the tragedy, a 27-year-old inmate, Antonio Pizarro, was found dead in his cell at the Erie County Holding Center — now under investigation as a homicide. Despite a drop in homicides this year, shooting incidents and victims have risen compared to last year, underscoring that the crisis remains unresolved. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses to help solve the deadly weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/706ee344677155ea