BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police say an arrest has been made in connection to the fatal shooting at Club Marcella this past Sunday.
A 17-year-old male was arraigned Wednesday on a number of charges for his alleged role in relation to the shooting, the Erie County District Attorney’s office announced.
The teenager is charged with:
– Three counts of first-degree assault
– One count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon
– Three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment
– Two counts of criminal possession of a firearm
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 12, police say three people were shot inside Club Marcella on Michigan Avenue. One victim, a 21-year-old Buffalo man was pronounced dead at the scene. DA officials also say two men, ages 49 and 59, were taken to ECMC by ambulance.
Officials say the 17-year-old allegedly brought an illegal gun inside Club Marcella which was used by another individual to commit the shooting. According to officials, a search warrant was executed Wednesday at the teen’s residence on North Lane in Buffalo, during which investigators allegedly found two illegal handguns inside the home.
Police are not reporting the identity of the teen due to his age. He is scheduled to return on Feb. 21 for a pre-trial conference and was held without bail.
The shooting remains under investigation, anyone with any information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.
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