Quadruple Shooting at JFK Park Shocks Neighborhood

The latest shooting in Buffalo has left 4 people injured, at least one of them remains in serious condition.

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According to reporting by WKBW-TV, shots rang out around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at JFK Park in Buffalo's Emslie neighborhood. Those shots struck 4 different people who were in the park, two of the people were children.

Officials report that a 24 year-old-man, a 21-year-old man, a 14-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old boy were shot. The 24-year-old man and the two boys were treated at the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital and released. The 21-year-old man was listed in critical condition after going into surgery at the Erie County Medical Center.

Police investigators state that this appears to be a shooting that was targeted towards the two men and involved more than one shooter. Unfortunately, the 2 boys were innocent bystanders who were caught in the crossfire while playing on the nearby basketball courts.

Crimes Stoppers are offering a reward of at least $5,000 for information about this incident. Buffalo Police detectives are actively seeking details to help solve this shooting. If you know anything, they really could use your help. Please call or text the Buffalo Police confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.