Crime
20-year-old Md Rawnaq Ratin killed after shooting on Cedar Road in Cheektowaga
On October 12, 2024, just before 5:00 PM, Cheektowaga Police public safety dispatchers received 911 calls that a male was shot on Cedar Road in the Town of Cheektowaga.
Officers responded and found 20-year-old MDrawnaq Ratin of Cheektowaga suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers immediately attempted life-saving measures at the scene until Mr. Ratin was transported by AMR to the Erie County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
One of the 911 callers identified himself as the person who fired the gun and waited for police to arrive at the scene.
Police have recovered a firearm that is believed to have been used and have begun a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with an in-person account or video evidence of the event is encouraged to contact the Cheektowaga Police Detective Bureau at (716)686-3510.
We are urging members of our community to remain patient and calm as we work to collect and process evidence from the scene of the homicide.
Winter Park, FL – A shooting incident has occurred in a Winter Park neighborhood, resulting in one person being transported to a local hospital.
According to reports, the incident took place at a residence on Northwood Boulevard, off Corrine Drive.
The Winter Park Police Department has not yet released any specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
Further information, including the condition of the injured individual and the potential involvement of any suspects, will be provided as it becomes available.