Man shot, killed on Buffalo’s West Side
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was shot and killed Friday night on Buffalo’s West Side, police said.
Officers responded to the incident around 8 p.m. at 72 Pennsylvania St. Preliminary investigations suggest the victim, identified as 41-year-old Ricardo Ortega, may have been targeted, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Buffalo Police Department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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