The Buffalo Police Department’s Gun Violence Unit is investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized late Sunday night, May 17, 2026.
Details of the Incident
According to investigators, the shooting took place in Buffalo’s University District. Police dispatch received an emergency call reporting gunfire just after 10:00 PM on Sunday.
Responding officers converged on Shirley Avenue, locating the active scene on the block stretched between Comstock Avenue and Bailey Avenue. Upon their arrival, police found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.
Medical Response and Victim Status
Emergency medical personnel treated the victim at the scene before transport. He was taken via ambulance to the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the man’s injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. His identity has not yet been publicly released as the investigation remains in its early stages.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives spent the late-night hours processing the Shirley Avenue scene for ballistic evidence, canvas witnesses, and check for any nearby residential security camera footage.
No suspect descriptions have been released, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Call for Information
The Buffalo Police Department is actively seeking help from the community. Anyone who may have heard, seen, or captured anything on a dashcam or security system in the vicinity of Shirley, Comstock, or Bailey avenues around 10:00 PM Sunday is urged to act:
