🌱 19-Year-Old Shot In Leg + Man Arrested After Shooting At Officers

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First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 75 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. Motorists stopped their cars to release balloons on the westbound Kensington Expressway on Saturday. According to police, the 20-minute blockade of the highway was deemed "extremely dangerous." The event was planned as a memorial tribute to a man who died Jul. 16 in a motorcycle crash. The police were not informed prior to the event. (Buffalo News)
2. A man was arrested early on Sunday for shooting at officers. According to police, officers responded to calls of a threat at East North Street and Orange Street around 2:40 a.m. The 36-year-old, who appeared to be armed, fired at officers. According to police, no one was injured in the incident. The man had a .45 caliber Smith and Wesson and a .9mm Glock-17 in his possession. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. A 19-year-old was shot in his leg early Saturday morning. Police say the man was shot just before 12:30 a.m. on East North Street near Johnson Street. Detectives say he has been listed as stable at ECMC. Anyone with information is asked to come forward. (WIVB.com - News 4)

Today in Buffalo:

• Summer Reading! at Kenmore Public Library (All Day)
• Children and Adult Reading Logs at Lancaster Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Checkers Library TV Online Event (10:00 AM)
• Summer Fun Club! at Kenmore Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo said one more "thank you" to zookeepers for National Zookeeper Week. Click the link to see a photo of the staff at the Buffalo Zoo. (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo is reminding you about Sunday Funday! Swimming, volleyball, and dozens of other activities and treats will be available for you to enjoy next Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Are you a fan of Buffalo's bicycle infrastructure? GObike Buffalo wants to hear from you! Send a video talking about your favorite ride and the infrastructure you use to make it happen. (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)

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