Bar Association Issues Statement on Buffalo Shooting
Condemns senseless act of violence and racial animus at the center of suspect’s actions

For media inquiries, please contact:
Liz Novak Henderson
enovak@mcba.org
585-645-2249 (cell)

Rochester, NY—The Monroe County Bar Association has issued the following statement about the shooting in Buffalo that took the lives of ten New Yorkers:

Once again, a community is forced to mourn the loss of life as a result of senseless violence. This time that community is our community as this senseless violence occurred in our sister city of Buffalo, New York. While there is still much that is unknown about the motivations and intended results of the suspect, who is now in custody, it does appear that racial animus and hatred were at the center of his actions.

The Monroe County Bar Association condemns not only this senseless act of violence but also the ignorance and intolerance from which those actions were born. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this cowardly act and we stand in support of the city of Buffalo and its residents as they now try to deal with, and heal from, this tragic incident.

For the latest MCBA news and updates, visit here: https://mcba.org/?pg=MCBAandLegalCommunityNews

About the Monroe County Bar Association
The Monroe County Bar Association, originally formed as the Rochester Bar Association, was organized in 1892. What started with just 25 members has grown to 1500 plus law professionals, committed to improving the quality and accessibility of justice; promoting respect and understanding of the law; enhancing professional growth, fulfillment, excellence, collegiality and diversity among its members; and serving as a voice for the law profession. For more information about the MCBA, please visit www.mcba.org.