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One killed, one injured in Buffalo shooting, police say

One killed, one injured in Buffalo shooting, police say

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting Tuesday evening near Verplank and East Utica streets in Buffalo’s Cold Spring neighborhood, according to a Buffalo police spokesperson.

The spokesperson said Northeast District officers responded to a call about shots fired in the area shortly after 10:30 p.m. and found two men who had been struck by gunfire as they were outside.

A 46-year-old Buffalo man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 43-year-old Cheektowaga man was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call or text their confidential tip line at 716-847-2255.