Buffalo mayor says alleged shooter traveled “hours from outside” the city to attack supermarket

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted said she is “closely monitoring” the shooting at the Tops grocery store in Buffalo.

“I am closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo. We have offered assistance to local officials. If you are in Buffalo, please avoid the area and follow guidance from law enforcement and local officials,” she said.

Senate Majority Leader “actively monitoring” situation: Sen. Chuck Schumer said he is “actively monitoring the situation with the grocery store shooting in Buffalo. We are standing with the people of Buffalo. If you’re in Buffalo, please follow the guidance of local law enforcement.”

Local congressman reacts: Rep. Brian Higgins, a Democrat who represents parts of Erie and Niagara counties in New York’s 26th District, said he was “horrified” by the shooting and that his office was in contact with authorities to offer “any federal support necessary.”

NY attorney general calls shooting “tragic”: New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a tweet that “all of New York is with Buffalo after this tragic mass shooting” and advised people to stay away from the area.

Niagara District council member says he’s “horrified”: Niagara District council member David Rivera reacting to Saturday’s mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket posted the following statement on Facebook: “I’m absolutely horrified by the news of a mass shooting in Buffalo. My heart and condolences go out to the victim’s families.”

Stefanik “praying for entire community”: New York Rep. and chair of the House Republican Conference Elise Stefanik tweeted that she is “very saddened to hear the tragic news of fellow NYers in Buffalo. We are praying for the entire community and law enforcement at this time. 🙏”

Buffalo City Council member feels “sickness”: Buffalo City Council member Joseph Golombek reacted to the Tops supermarket attack on Facebook: “I can not put into words the sickness I feel over this senseless act of violence and loss of lives in our city. My condolences to the families.”