A targeted shooting in Buffalo’s entertainment district killed 19-year-old Jomarion Ryles in the early hours of November 1, 2025. He was found in a parking lot at West Chippewa and Pearl Streets with a fatal gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another 19-year-old male was shot in the chest and taken to Erie County Medical Center.

Buffalo Police responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. Detectives recovered two firearms and multiple shell casings at the scene and have been reviewing video from nearby cameras. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted rather than random. No arrests or suspect information have been released and the case is an active homicide investigation.

If anyone was in the West Chippewa and Pearl Streets area around 2:30 a.m. on November 1, 2025, or has video or other information, please contact the Buffalo Police with what was seen or recorded.