🌱 School In Lockdown After BB Gun Found + Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty

Hello again, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Heavy morning thunderstorms. High: 74 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Frederick Law Olmsted School was put into lockdown on Tuesday morning after a BB gun was found in the bathroom. The school was in lockdown for about five minutes while police came and investigated the gun. Classes resumed after a seventh-grader was found to have allegedly brought the BB gun into the school. (Buffalo Patch)
2. A drunk driver from a Buffalo suburb pled guilty to killing a teenager on a bike in a hit-and-run. Kevin J. Czajka pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the second degree and aggravated vehicular assault. According to authorities, Czajka was driving under the influence on Aug. 28, 2020, when he hit two teenagers on bicycles, killing them. He will be sentenced on Jun. 24. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. Buffalo firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire on Massachusetts Avenue on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at a home around 5:30 am and spread to several others, damaging them. None of the residents were injured. (WGRZ.com)

Today in Buffalo:

• Book Sale At Williamsville Library (10:30 AM)
• Crafting At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo's public art scene has never been better! If you’ve been meaning to explore a new part of town and see some of our awesome street art masterpieces in person, check out a guide to some of the most memorable murals on the East Side. (Facebook)
• In the mood to enjoy some live music? Click the link for 14 must-see concerts in Buffalo & WNY this June. (Facebook)
• Looking to buy or sell your home in WNY's red hot Real Estate market? American Property & Real Estate is a modern brokerage that offers a flat fee home sale model which allows home sellers to keep more of their home’s equity. Save 3 percent or more when selling your home. (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.