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Arrest made in Koons Avenue fatal shooting

The shooting took the life of a 17-year-old girl and left a 19-year-old male injured.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police say an arrest has been made in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers responded to a call just after 2:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Koons Avenue. Detectives say that two people were hit by gunfire while inside a house.

A 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old male is in stable condition at Erie County Medical Center. Both are from Buffalo.

The Erie County District Attorney's office says Vincent Manirakiza, 19, of Buffalo was arraigned on murder and burglary charges Wednesday morning. 

Detectives say the incident appears to be targeted and the investigation is ongoing.

Manirakiza is being held without bail. He's due to return to court for a felony hearing on February 1. If convicted of the charges he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.

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