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Overnight shooting leaves one dead

A 24 year old Buffalo male was struck by gunfire last night near Mills Street and Peterson Street.

Ferry-Fillmore officers responded to the call just after 3 a.m.

The victim was transported by ambulance to ECMC where he later died. The Buffalo police are still investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the police department's confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.

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