Homicide Suspect Goes To Trial + 16-Year-Old Shot

Buffalo NY

28 September, 2021

8:28 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Buffalo! Welcome to the debut edition of the Buffalo Daily, your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town! I'm your host, Sean Peek. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 63 Low: 51. Here are the top stories in Buffalo today: A Buffalo man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in 2018 has gone to trial. 27-year-old Shane Casado is accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend, Rachael Wierzbicki, in a domestic dispute on Edson Street in South Buffalo in November 2018. The trial started on Monday in Erie County Court on a charge of second degree murder and is expected to last about two weeks. (WKBW-TV)A 16-year-old male is recovering after being shot on Buffalo's east side early Tuesday morning. Buffalo Police were called to the 300 block of Lathrop just after 2 a.m. after a shooting was reported. Officers found a teenager on the scene who had been shot, who was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital. He is currently listed in serious condition. (WGRZ)The Buffalo Public School District prepares to welcome Afghan refugees as they make Buffalo their new home. (WIVB.com - News 4)A channel 7 reporter, Lilia Wood, was hit by vehicle while reporting in Buffalo. She was taken to ECMC, where she is recovering. (WKBW-TV)67-year-old Buffalo man, Mark Jacobell, sentenced to one year of sex offender probation for attempting to meet 15-year-old for sex. (WIVB.com - News 4) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79/month. Click here to learn more. Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.