June 7, 2025 — A quiet early morning in Buffalo turned tragic when a violent altercation erupted into gunfire, claiming the life of a 27-year-old man outside Mandella Market at the corner of Broadway and Jefferson Avenue. According to Buffalo Police, the fatal shooting occurred just before 4:00 a.m. on Saturday and is being investigated as the result of a fight that involved multiple men.
Emergency responders—including officers from Buffalo’s B and C Districts, firefighters, and AMR paramedics—rushed to the scene after multiple 911 calls reported gunshots near the busy intersection. When first responders arrived, they found a man lying on the pavement outside the gas station, unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to provide emergency medical treatment on the scene, the man was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. His identity has not yet been released as officials work to notify his family.
A Violent Confrontation Turns Deadly
Detectives with the Buffalo Police Department’s Homicide Unit believe that the shooting stemmed from a heated confrontation that escalated into violence. According to preliminary reports, the 27-year-old victim became involved in an altercation with several other men just moments before the shots were fired.
What began as a dispute quickly spiraled out of control, culminating in at least one individual drawing a firearm and firing at the victim. It is not yet clear what sparked the altercation or whether the individuals involved were known to one another. Authorities have not confirmed if any suspects have been identified or apprehended.
Community Shaken by Continued Violence
The tragic loss of life has once again shaken a community already grappling with ongoing concerns about violence and safety in certain neighborhoods. The intersection of Broadway and Jefferson Avenue—just outside Mandella Market—is a well-trafficked area that has seen increased patrols in recent months due to past incidents.
“This is heartbreaking,” said a resident who lives nearby and asked to remain anonymous. “It’s scary when something like this happens so close to home, and you wonder what it’ll take to stop the violence.”
Local leaders and community advocates are echoing those sentiments, calling for both justice and a renewed commitment to intervention programs, mental health resources, and community engagement to stop the cycles of conflict that too often end in tragedy.
Investigation Ongoing, Public Help Needed
The Buffalo Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and urges anyone with information to come forward. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and gathering witness statements in an effort to reconstruct the timeline of events and identify those responsible.
Authorities are asking members of the public who may have seen or heard anything unusual around the time of the shooting to contact them, even anonymously.
Anyone with information is urged to call or text the Buffalo Police Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
Remembering the Victim
While the victim’s name has not yet been made public, friends and loved ones are already beginning to express grief online, describing him as someone with “a good heart” who “didn’t deserve to go out like this.” Social media has been filled with messages of heartbreak, shock, and pleas for peace in the city’s streets.
As the investigation continues, the Buffalo community mourns another life lost too soon to senseless violence. Saturday morning’s events are a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the urgency with which city leaders, law enforcement, and residents must work together to ensure safer neighborhoods for all.
More updates will follow as police continue their investigation and release additional information regarding suspects or motives.
