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Buffalo supermarket mass shooting motivated by racism: killer believes in white supremacy

'16.05.2022'

Nadezhda Verbitskaya

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An 18-year-old suspected of shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday told authorities that African Americans were his targets. The news was shared by CNN.

The alleged shooter made disturbing statements describing his motives and state of mind, the official said. The statements were clear and filled with hatred for the black community. Investigators also found other information indicating that the alleged shooter was looking into previous racially motivated attacks.

It became known the next day after the guy killed 10 people and injured three more at the Tops Friendly Markets store in Buffalo. Eleven of those shot were black, according to officials. According to police, the age of the victims ranged from 20 to 86 years. Buffalo police identified all 13 victims on Sunday. Two people are still in the hospital in a stable condition.

The suspect is Peyton C. Gendron, 18, of Conklin, New York, according to authorities. He wrote the white supremacist manifesto online. And then he drove about 320 kilometers to the store and broadcast the attack live.

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Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Sunday the attack is a racist crime and will be prosecuted as such.

“The evidence leaves no doubt that this is a racist crime. It will be prosecuted as a hate crime,” he said. “He has hatred in his heart, soul and mind.”

Investigators believe the suspect acted independently. The suspect was in Buffalo the day before the shooting and did some reconnaissance at Tops Friendly Markets. Suspected Gendron turned himself in to police and was taken into custody. Prosecutors said he was charged with first-degree murder. But he pleaded not guilty in court on Saturday evening. Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said Gendron is currently under surveillance.

On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hokul announced $2,8 million in federal and state funding for the victims and their families.

“The administration will make every effort to ensure that the victims of this terrorist act receive all the necessary resources and support,” Hokul said in a statement. “The whole world is watching as we New Yorkers come together to overcome this unimaginable tragedy.”

The New York State Victim Assistance Office will be in Buffalo for a week to assist victims and families in obtaining financial assistance from the state. In addition, Hokul announced a partnership with Uber and Lyft to provide transportation to and from local grocery stores for affected community members.

Grocery store company Tops Markets is also providing free transportation to Buffalo residents affected by the shooting. “While the Tops store on Jefferson Avenue is closed for the time being, we remain unwavering in our commitment to serving every corner of our community as we have done for the past 60 years,” the statement said.

Saturday's attack bears resemblance to a number of racially motivated mass shootings in recent years.

The Buffalo attack was the deadliest mass shooting in the US this year. According to the data, at least 2022 mass shootings were recorded in 198. A gun store owner in New York City said the suspect had recently purchased a Bushmaster assault weapon. “I didn't know anything about it until they called me,” said Robert Donald, whose store is in Endicott, about 300 kilometers from Buffalo. “I just can't believe it. Why would an 18 year old even do this? he added. “I know I didn’t do anything wrong, but I feel terrible.”

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