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Police investigating shooting at large late-night gathering on Durham Avenue

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Gunfire erupted during a large gathering on the first block of Durham Avenue in the City of Buffalo early Saturday morning, sending three people to the hospital.

Buffalo Police said three people were struck when shots were fired during a large gathering at a parking lot just before 1:30 a.m. All three were taken to Erie County Medical Center for treatment.

Two of the victims, a 25 year old female from Buffalo and a 25 year old male from Cheektowaga, were released by 11 a.m. The third victim, an 18 year old male from Buffalo, remained at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries as of Saturday afternoon.

The police are continuing to investigate the incident, and ask that anyone with information call or text the confidential TipCall Line at 716-847-2255.

Avery began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WRUB, the University at Buffalo’s student-run radio station.