Buffalo, NY – In a shocking and devastating turn of events, a mass shooting unfolded in Buffalo, New York, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The FBI and ATF are working closely with the Buffalo Police Department and federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to bring the perpetrator to justice.
According to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, the Justice Department is investigating this matter as a hate crime and an act of racially-motivated violent extremism. The Justice Department is committed to conducting a thorough and expeditious investigation into this shooting and to seeking justice for these innocent victims.
The defendant, Payton Gendron, is currently facing charges of hate crime and violent extremism.
Buffalo, New York, was the site of the heinous crime on May 14, 2022.
Payton Gendron, the accused, is currently facing hate crime and violent extremism charges.
According to the Justice Department, the investigation is ongoing and the outcome of the case is yet to be determined.
The investigation is being led by the Justice Department with the assistance of the FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement agencies.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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