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.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.