🌱 Man Charged With Shooting + Officer Accused Of Planting Evidence

Welcome back, Buffalo! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around. High: 82 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Buffalo police have charged a 24-year-old man with murder following a shooting on Thatcher Avenue that occurred on Jul. 11. Jerome A. Cole allegedly shot and killed Marcus Cole on the morning of the 11th around 1:30 a.m. He was arrested Wednesday and was charged with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. (WGRZ.com)
2. A state parole officer has been accused of planting evidence on a man in November 2020. Video body cam footage shows Parole Officer Eliezer Rosario allegedly placing Anthony Davis’s prison ID badge next to a .22 caliber bullet on their TV stand. Police were called and Davis was arrested for violating his parole. Davis is now working with his council to have the charges dropped after this footage was discovered. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. If you're shopping for a new home in Buffalo, there are some incredible houses available. Patch and Redfin just released a real estate roundup featuring three houses that were just placed on the market in the Buffalo area. Visit Patch to see all listings and home details. (Buffalo Patch)

Today in Buffalo:

• Kidding Around Yoga With Donna At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Gadzooks Volunteer Day At Western New York Book Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• Free Family Fun Friday At the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum (11:00 AM)
• Community Engagement At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Imagine if the Buffalo History Museum was where you came to work each day! Join its facilities crew and help take care of the beautiful 1901 building. Apply here. (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Niagara County Community College to give away four tickets to your choice of Summer Sizzler Cooking Series At Niagara Community Kitchen events. (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List is open. Interested families and individuals may apply 24 hours a day, using a computer or mobile device with Internet access. Applicants are required to have a valid, working email address. (Buffalo Common Council via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.