BUFFALO, N.Y. — Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 in connection to the shooting death of 3-year-old Ramone Carter.
The boy was shot around 9:30 p.m. Friday on Domedion Avenue, in the city's Schiller Park neighborhood.
Ramone was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center, where he later died. His 7-year-old sister was also shot and was being treated at Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo Police said.
The shooting was not related to the boy's family gathering, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said during a Saturday afternoon news conference, where police provided more details on the shooting and the police investigation that followed.
"Two children, out with their family. A 3-year-old riding his tricycle, having fun with members of his family on a hot summer night. His 7-year-old big sister, right by his side, and out of nowhere, gunfire erupts," Mayor Brown said, adding that he was "heartbroken" and "taking it personally."
Crime Stoppers WNY is urging people to come forward with information on the shooting. Those with information can call (716)-867-6161 or submit a tip to the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
"This is a painful day for all of us," the mayor said. "We're asking the community for their continued cooperation. The community has been very helpful to the Buffalo Police Department. A lot of information has has come in. We need more information to come in so that we can make sure that the person or persons responsible for this are arrested and brought to justice."