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Buffalo Police looking for info in fatal shooting of 17-year-old girl

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Buffalo Police are looking for information following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl Thursday evening.

Police say the incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. near Ontario and Riverside.

Authorities say the victim, a 17-year-old girl, was struck by gunfire.  She was transported to Kenmore Mercy Hospital where she died. 

Police are asking anyone with information to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.