BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Bowl Inn, a bowling alley on Bailey Avenue, has closed following the fatal shooting of a Lackawanna man early Saturday morning.
Buffalo Police made the announcement Sunday evening on Twitter:
Police identified the victim as David Lopez, 28, of Lackawanna.
On Monday, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown spoke about why the business was forced to close.
"We will not allow and we will not tolerate any kind of situation that threatens the health and safety of people that visit establishments in our community," Brown said.
The mayor also said the business owners will be able to have a hearing with the city to discuss how they will work to prevent violence. That is when the city will decide if and when they bowling alley can reopen.
Police are still investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.