Weekly Safety Report: Murder Charge Collapse, Hit-and-Run Death, and More in Buffalo, New York

This week in Buffalo, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a man facing a murder charge who died after collapsing in the Erie County Court building, a woman found dead in South Buffalo, a repeat offender sentenced for criminal possession of a weapon, a hit-and-run accident resulting in the death of a South Buffalo woman, the detainment of a Buffalo resident due to an arrest warrant, and a city employee who was hit and killed by a vehicle on William Street.

Man facing murder charge dies after collapsing inside Erie County Court building

WKBW 7 News Buffalo12-21-2023

A 78-year-old man, Donald McCoy, who was being held on a second-degree murder charge, collapsed and became unresponsive inside the Erie County Court building. McCoy had a complex medical history and had been hospitalized multiple times during his three years in custody.

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• Man facing murder charge dies after collapsing inside Erie County Court building
• Buffalo man facing murder charge dies while being taken to Erie County Courthouse

Woman found dead in South Buffalo ; investigation underway

2 On Your Side12-17-2023

A 58-year-old woman was found dead on Indian Church Road in South Buffalo. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating the events leading up to the discovery of the woman's body and has asked for any information related to her death.

Related reports:

• Woman found dead in South Buffalo ; investigation underway

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 7 Years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon

wnynewsnow.com12-21-2023

A 33-year-old repeat offender was sentenced to 7 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest occurred after Buffalo Police responded to a 911 call reporting a male pointing a gun at a female before both entered a vehicle.

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• Repeat Offender Sentenced to 7 Years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon

S. Buffalo Woman Killed in Hit & Run Ax

WGRZ TV12-18-2023

A 58-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking to work early Sunday morning.

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• S. Buffalo Woman Killed in Hit & Run Ax

Arrest Warrant Leads to Detainment of Buffalo Resident

wnynewsnow.com12-18-2023

A 40-year-old Buffalo man was taken into custody in Little Valley, NY, following his release from the Chautauqua County Jail. The arrest was made based on an active warrant issued by the Town.

Related reports:

• Arrest Warrant Leads to Detainment of Buffalo Resident

69-year-old man hit , killed Friday on William Street ; arrest made

2 On Your Side12-17-2023

Michael Cosgrove, a 69-year-old city employee, was struck and killed by a vehicle on William Street. The Buffalo Police Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of a person being hit by a vehicle.

Related reports:

• 69-year-old man hit , killed Friday on William Street ; arrest made

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