In a tragic incident in Buffalo, a shooting at an outdoor gathering claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy and left his 7-year-old sister injured, according to the Buffalo Police Department’s statement on Saturday. The boy, who remains unidentified, was struck by gunfire around 9:30 p.m. on Friday and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Meanwhile, his sister sustained a graze wound and was receiving treatment at another hospital in the city.

Details surrounding the shooting are scarce, and the police have not yet provided further information regarding the circumstances of the incident. A news conference is scheduled for later Saturday to address the shooting and provide updates on the investigation.

This tragic event has shocked the community, prompting local authorities to intensify efforts to understand what led to the shooting and to seek justice for the victims.