BUFFALO, N.Y. — A young boy has died after a shooting Friday night that also injured his sister, according to Buffalo Police.
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on the first block of Domedion Avenue, south of Genesee Street in the city's Schiller Park neighborhood.
Ferry-Fillmore District officers responded to the scene and shut down the street as they searched for a suspect.
A Buffalo Police spokesperson reports that the children, a 3-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl, were shot during an outdoor gathering.
The 3-year-old was later pronounced dead at ECMC. His 7-year-old sister who was also shot is currently being treated at Oishei Children's Hospital according to Buffalo Police.
Information about a suspect has not been released. Police have also not indicated why they believe the shooting happened.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.