14-year-old killed among 6 teens shot near Jefferson Avenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 14-year-old girl was killed when she was among six teenagers shot on Alexander Place near Jefferson Avenue on Saturday night, according to Buffalo police.

Police responded to the 1500 block of Jefferson, near Alexander Place, just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Six teenagers, all between 14 and 16 years old, were shot while in a parking lot.

The 14-year-old girl was transported to Oishei Children’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. She was identified by Crimestoppers WNY on Monday as Jazzmine Fomby, and Crimestoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Four other teens were transported to ECMC by ambulance, including a 15-year-old boy who is listed in critical, but stable condition. As of Monday morning, he “is on his way to recovery,” according to city officials.

The other three, who were identified as two 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl, have been treated and released.

Police said Sunday that hundreds of teens were in the area for a large house party. There was an initial loud music call around 10:20 p.m., which was followed by a fight call around 10:30 p.m., when the crowd was dispersed in a period of around 30 minutes.

A first shots fired call was made at 11:10 p.m., followed by the first calls for a person shot shortly after. Police believe that the fight was what led to the the shooting. Police said that they believe that three handguns were present at the party.

“This is a senseless crime,” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said. “To open fire on a group of children absolutely makes no sense whatsoever.”

Several of the children are Buffalo Public Schools students. There will be counseling available and increased security at the schools attended by the students.

Masten District Council member Zeneta Everhart has been in contact with the Buffalo Police Department and Brown’s administration.

“I urge anyone with information to come forward and assist law enforcement in their investigation,” she said. “We must continue to stand united against gun violence, not just within Buffalo, but across our nation as well.”

The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.

Watch the video above for an update from Buffalo city officials.

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