🌱 Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Shooter + Tops 911 Dispatcher On Leave

Happy Friday, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m. High: 80 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. Payton Gendron, the suspect of the recent Buffalo mass shooting, was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday. The grand jury voted for an indictment against Gendron with regard to the felony complaint filed on or about May 14, 2022. He will be held without bail until further action from a grand jury. (The Buffalo News)
2. The Tops Market worker who called 911 during the recent mass shooting said the dispatcher hung up on her during the call. The worker, assistant office manager Latisha Rogers, reported she had to call her boyfriend to ask him to call 911 after the dispatcher hung up on her. The dispatcher was placed on administrative leave pending a disciplinary hearing scheduled for May 30. Peter Anderson, a spokesman for Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, said the call did not affect police response time and the call is under review. (Buffalo Patch)
3. Are you looking for a new home in the Buffalo area? There are new properties for sale in Buffalo, and Patch and Redfin have all the information on these beautiful homes! Visit Buffalo Patch for the complete details. (Buffalo Patch)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Director's Book Club At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Crafting at Central At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• A Night of Comedy with Steve Treviño At Helium Comedy Club (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you are looking for ways to help both now and in the future, Step Out Buffalo has re-posted the guide, 40 Local Charitable Organizations That Support the Black Community. (Instagram)
• The Buffalo Waterfront is welcoming the public back to the waterfront this Memorial Day with a weekend full of events. A portion of proceeds from the Memorial Weekend sales will go towards aiding the 5/14 Survivors Fund, set up by the National Compassion Fund in partnership with Tops. (Facebook)
• Red Cross volunteers from across the country are mobilizing in Buffalo. Read more at the link. (Spectrum News)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.