5 hurt in three separate Buffalo shootings

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Five people were hurt in three separate shootings around Buffalo early Sunday morning, according to Buffalo police.

Police responded to the first shooting on the first block of Roetzer Street just after midnight Sunday, where a 19-year-old woman had been shot in the foot during a fight at a large block party in the area. She was transported by civilian vehicle to Sisters of Charity Hospital to be treated.

The second shooting occurred at the Rite Aid on Elmwood Avenue near Bryant Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Two males, a 33-year-old and a 30-year-old, were shot while in the parking lot. Both were transported to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The third shooting occurred just after 4 a.m. in the vicinity of Woodlawn Avenue and Dupont Street, where two people, a male and a female, were shot during a large street party. They were both transported to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

All three shootings are still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.

Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here .