Person charged in connection with fatal overnight shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person is facing a murder charge after a man was killed in a shooting at Jersey Street and 7th Street on Buffalo’s West Side early Thursday morning, according to police.

Police said the shooting happened just before 4:30 a.m. during some type of dispute. The victim, identified Friday as 35-year-old Travis Martin of Buffalo, was transported to ECMC where he was later pronounced dead. He was shot in the chest.

On Friday, police said 35-year-old Raymond Torres has been charged with second-degree murder. He was arraigned on Friday and faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. He is being held without bail.

The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.

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