Buffalo mass shooting LIVE news – New York victims named & Governor Kathy Hochul slams Twitch over Payton Gendron vid
THE victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York have been named as the governor of the state slammed a live stream platform over a possible video of the attack.
The 10 who were killed have been identified and one victim, security guard Aaron Salter Jr, is being remembered for his heroic final act of bravery.
This comes as New York Governor Kathy Hochul slammed Twitch over a reported live stream of the Buffalo mass shooting on Saturday. Suspect Payton Gendron, 18, reportedly streamed on the platform as he opened fire at Tops Friendly Market.
"The fact that this act of barbarism, this execution of innocent human beings could be live-streamed on social media platforms and not taken down within a second says to me that there is a responsibility out there ... to ensure that such hate cannot populate these sites," Hochul said in a press conference on Saturday.
According to Twitch, the company took down the Livestream less than two minutes after the shooting started.
“We are devastated to hear about the shooting that took place this afternoon in Buffalo, New York,” Twitch said to in a statement.
“Our hearts go out to the community impacted by this tragedy. Twitch has a zero-tolerance policy against violence of any kind and works swiftly to respond to all incidents."
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Gov Kathy Hochul blasts Congress
In response to a question about no federal law being passed to curb gun violence after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, Gov Kathy Hochul said:
“Shame on this country, shame on Congress at that time for not passing something as simple as a background check,” she said.
“Regardless of your political philosophy…step up.”
Suspect on suicide watch
The Buffalo County Sheriff John Garcia said at a press conference Sunday that the suspect is currently on suicide watch, due to him putting a gun to his neck before being apprehended by authorities.
No other suspects
Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia confirmed that no other suspects are being investigated at this time, and that officials believe the suspect acted alone.
Who was injured?
Zaire Goodman, 20, was wounded during the shooting and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, WIVB reports.
Jennifer Warrington, 50, of Tonawanda, NY, was also injured during the shooting but has since been released from the hospital.
Christopher Braden, 55, of Lackawanna, NY, was also injured during the attack but the extent of his injuries remains unclear.
Who was Geraldine Talley?
Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo, NY, was known as an executive assistant who was famous for her cheesecake, per .
Her niece described her as "the sweetest person" who "loved everybody."
Who was Andre Mackneil?
Andre Mackneil, 53, of Auburn, NY, was reportedly in the area visiting relatives at the time of the shooting.
According to , he stopped at the store to buy a surprise birthday cake for his grandson.
“He never came out with the cake,” his cousin Clarissa Alston-McCutcheon said, later describing him as "just a loving and caring guy. Loved family. Was always there for his family.”
Who was Celestine Chaney?
Celestine Chaney, 65, was known as a loving mother and grandmother of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was also a cancer survivor, according to , and enjoyed playing bingo and shopping.
Who was Deacon Heyward Patterson?
Deacon Heyward "Tenny" Patterson, 67, was known for his service in the Buffalo community and often helped drive people to the Tops Supermarket store.
According to , Patterson served as a pastor's armor-bearer at The State Tabernacle Church of God and would volunteer to clean the church every Saturday.
The Bidens to visit Buffalo
The President announced that he and his wife, Jill Biden, will travel to Buffalo on Tuesday to spend time with the community as they grieve those lost in the mass shooting.
Supermarket's statement, continued
"Our top priority remains the health and well-being of our associates and customers.
"We appreciate the quick response of local law enforcement and are providing all available resources to assist authorities in the ongoing investigation."
Supermarket's statement
Tops Friendly Markets shared a statement on as the deadly event unfolded:
"We are shocked and deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."
'Impersonal and cold'
Police said the shooter was wearing body armor and a helmet fitted with a camera to live-stream the shooting and upload it directly to Twitch.
The Sun has viewed the graphic video footage, which shows victims being gunned down in the parking lot at point-blank range and inside the store.
One family member told The Sun on Saturday night that they learned they had lost a loved one from screenshots from the live stream.
“It's impersonal and cold to find out this way," said the family member, who wished to remain anonymous because the victim hadn't yet been named.
A toddler was with the grandfather at the time, according to the family member.
'We don't deserve to be killed'
"I'm still trying to get my head around what happened and understand the thought behind why he did it," Josey added.
"Black people are just trying to exist like everyone else. We don't deserve to be killed."
'You couldn't help'
"I keep hearing a little girl crying, 'That's my mom.' Parents were yelling, 'Where are my kids?' And you couldn't help," Debrah Josey, who lives across the street from Tops, told The Sun on Sunday morning of the shooting at the store.
"It's a nightmare that I can't put behind me," Josey said as she stared across the street.
"I've been here 35 years, and I've never seen anything like this."
Broken community mourns loss of 10, continued
Another woman wrapped her arms around Anisa like many other people in the tight-knit community did for each other Sunday morning: "It's not OK," the woman told Anisa.
After their embrace, Anisa shook her head and repeated, "This is not OK."
Broken community mourns loss of 10
The Sun spoke with a community member, Anisa, who said her friend's daughter and her coworker — who was buying a cake for his nephew's birthday — were shot Payton Gendron allegedly opened fire at Tops Friendly Market.
When she spoke to The Sun on Sunday morning, the victims' names hadn't been officially released, and she didn't want to name them.
Anisa was dressed in all black and wore dark-colored sunglasses, but the shades couldn't hide her pain as tears poured down her face.
How many people were killed?
At least 10 people were killed and three were injured, according to officials.
Two of the injured were initially in critical condition.
A police official at the scene told , “It’s like walking onto a horror movie, but everything is real. It is armageddon-like. It’s so overwhelming.”
Where is Buffalo, New York?
Buffalo is in western New York.
It is the second-largest city in the state.
It's across the Canadian border from Southern Ontario and at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of the Niagara River.
Community pays their respects
More than a dozen residents who spoke to The Sun described the area as a tight-knit, welcoming community.
They paid their respects Sunday morning as they cried on each other’s shoulders outside the cordoned-off grocery store.
Memorials with flowers, candles, cards, and signs saying “Black Lives Matter” and “Nonviolence begins with me” lined Jefferson Avenue.
Witness haunted by child’s scream, continued
“It’s a nightmare that I can’t put behind me,” Debrah Josey told The Sun.
“I’ve been here 35 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Witness haunted by child’s scream
A witness of the shooting told The Sun that she is haunted by a child’s scream for her mom and panicked parents’ desperate pleas for their children.
“I keep hearing a little girl crying, ‘That’s my mom.’ Parents were yelling, ‘Where are my kids?’ And you couldn’t help,” Debrah Josey told The Sun.
State funding support
The governor announced that $2million will go directly to the families of those affected by the shooting.
“I want to thank the community for stepping up,” said Gov Kathy Hochul.
“An attack on one is an attack on all.”
Attorney General speaks
“I want to thank law enforcement this morning,” started NY Attorney General Letitia James.
“I held in my arms a young lady who worked at Tops, and was so afraid she was about to die, who witnessed the bloodshed, who shook and quivered in my arms this morning.”
“This event will not define Buffalo.”
Hillary Clinton: shooting is ‘outraging’
The former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has taken to Twitter to address the deadly shooting.
“The mass shooting in Buffalo is both heartbreaking and outraging,” she wrote.
“How long will we tolerate innocent lives being ended by the toxic mix of racism and guns?”
Gov Kathy Hochul blasts Congress
In response to a question about no federal law being passed to curb gun violence after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, Gov Kathy Hochul said:
“Shame on this country, shame on Congress at that time for not passing something as simple as a background check,” she said.
“Regardless of your political philosophy…step up.”