Buffalo brings in 2017 with three murders in a wave of violence!

2017 did not get off to a great start in the city of Buffalo! There were three murders on Sunday!

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The first murder happened just about an hour into 2017 around 1 a.m., according to WGRZ. A 22-year-old man was shot off Byrd Way, in what police believe was a dispute between him and another person.

The second murder of 2017 happened around 6:30 a.m., when a 25-year-old man was shot and killed on McNeeley Way. Detectives are investigating whether the two shootings were connected since they were in the same area.

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The third murder happened on Gold Street at around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. A woman was shot and killed in that incident!

Also, a 24-year-old man was shot on Niagara Street, near the Acqua, around 1:40 a.m. The victim is listed in critical condition.

If you have any information about any of these incidents, contact the Buffalo Police confidential tip line at 716-847-2255.