Residents around the world have the city of Buffalo in their hearts following a tragic event on Saturday.
According to New York law enforcement officials, at least 10 people were killed during a mass shooting at a "Tops" supermarket at 1275 Jefferson Avenue.
The man accused of shooting 13 different people was 18-year-old Payton Gendron. Police are calling the incident "racially motivated."
This shooting is the worst mass casualty incident in the history of the city. Tops released a statement via email following the tragic event.
"The Tops family is heartbroken over the senseless violence that impacted our associates and customers at our store on Jefferson Avenue," wrote Tops. "We are working quickly to make sure that all of our associates have access to counseling and support that they may need."
More to come.
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