Dayshone King, 27, Dies After Gunfire Erupts During Early Morning Dispute Near Jefferson Avenue and Broadway; Buffalo Police Investigating Multi-Person Conflict That Turned Violent
BUFFALO, NY —
In the early morning hours of Saturday, a deadly shooting shattered the stillness near Jefferson Avenue and Broadway, leaving a 27-year-old man, identified as Dayshone King of Buffalo, fatally wounded. As investigators work to determine what led to the outbreak of violence, the community is left grappling with the devastating loss of another young life to gunfire.
The Buffalo Police Department responded to multiple emergency calls reporting gunshots in the area shortly before 4 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered King suffering from serious gunshot injuries. Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but he was declared deceased at the scene.
Initial findings suggest the shooting stemmed from an altercation involving several individuals. Authorities have described the event as a chaotic conflict that escalated outside near the intersection, though the precise sequence of events remains unclear. No suspects have been taken into custody, and the police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying those involved.
Scene Described as Tense and Traumatic
The crime scene, located at one of Buffalo’s active intersections, was quickly secured by authorities in the aftermath of the shooting. Jefferson Avenue and Broadway, usually active with late-night traffic and early morning commuters, was transformed into a tightly monitored area marked by police presence and crime scene tape. Investigators combed the area for physical evidence—spent shell casings, ballistic residue, surveillance footage—and interviewed any potential witnesses who remained nearby.
One local resident, who asked not to be identified due to safety concerns, recalled hearing an argument followed by a rapid series of gunshots. “It sounded like a bunch of people were shouting, and then all of a sudden there were shots—maybe four or five. Then silence,” they said. “It’s heartbreaking. We live here, and now we’re scared again.”
Others echoed the same sentiment, pointing to ongoing concerns about violence in the neighborhood. Though police have not yet provided a motive, the incident has reignited conversations about conflict resolution, street safety, and community-based prevention efforts.
Victim Remembered by Friends and Community
Dayshone King was known locally and remembered by friends as someone who was respectful, soft-spoken, and trying to move forward in life despite the challenges he faced. Although police have not commented publicly on whether he had any known connection to the suspects or was specifically targeted, those who knew him expressed disbelief and sorrow.
“He wasn’t the type to get into trouble,” said a former classmate. “He stayed to himself mostly. He was just trying to get by like everybody else.”
On social media, posts in King’s memory began to circulate as friends and community members shared condolences and messages of support for his loved ones. Many called for an end to gun violence and asked city leaders to increase efforts to protect neighborhoods that continue to experience acts of deadly aggression.
Police Call for Witnesses as Investigation Continues
Buffalo Police officials confirmed that the investigation remains active and are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the altercation—or who has relevant video or information—to contact the department’s Homicide Unit.
Detectives are also reviewing footage from city-operated cameras and local businesses in the area in an attempt to reconstruct the timeline of the shooting. At this time, authorities have not revealed how many individuals may have been involved, how many shots were fired, or whether a single firearm or multiple weapons were used.
The department has reiterated the importance of community cooperation and stressed that even minor details could be vital in solving the case.
“We’re urging anyone who was in the area during that time to speak with detectives,” a police spokesperson said. “Whether it’s a witness statement, a license plate,
