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Labor Day in Buffalo off to a violent start

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Labor Day weekend is off to a dangerous start in the city of Buffalo, as police investigate three early morning shootings.Two men were killed while sitting in a vehicle on the 500 block of Michigan Avenue.

A 32 year old man was shot and injured in the 200 block of Coit Street. He was transported to ECMC where he is listed in critical condition.

A third shooting occurred on the first block of Kilhoffer Street, where officers responded to a call just after 3

a.m. According to detectives, a 31 year old man was struck by gunfire and died not long after.

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police confidential

TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.

Saturday & Sunday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Avery began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WRUB, the University at Buffalo’s student-run radio station.