Weekly Safety Report: Murder, Crossbow Shooting, Possession of Weapon, and More in Erie County, New York

This week in Erie County, New York, there were several incidents that occurred, including a man facing a murder charge who died after collapsing in the Erie County Court building, a man accused of killing his girlfriend with a crossbow, a repeat offender sentenced for criminal possession of a weapon, a woman found dead in South Buffalo, a hit-and-run accident resulting in the death of a woman, and the detainment of a Buffalo resident due to an arrest warrant.

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

WKBW 7 News Buffalo12-21-2023

Donald McCoy, a 78-year-old Buffalo man, collapsed and became unresponsive inside the Erie County Court building. He was being held on a second-degree murder charge for the stabbing death of Adele Oliver.

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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

NY man accused of killing girlfriend by shooting her three times with crossbow

New York Post12-21-2023

Frank J. Litterio, a 61-year-old man from Elma, allegedly shot his girlfriend, Jill Harris, multiple times with a crossbow in their living room. Harris was found with three arrow wounds and Litterio attempted to take his own life.

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• NY man accused of killing girlfriend by shooting her three times with crossbow
• 61-year-old New York man accused of fatally shooting longtime girlfriend with crossbow

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 offender was involved in an incident where he pointed a gun at a female before both entered a vehicle.

Related reports:

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

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 her death.

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• Woman found dead in South Buffalo ; investigation underway

S. Buffalo Woman Killed in Hit & Run Ax

WGRZ TV12-18-2023

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

Related reports:

• 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 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

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