42-year-old who died in shooting identified

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police say a 42-year-old man who died following a shooting early Sunday morning has been identified.

The victim, Darius Spates, arrived at ECMC in a civilian vehicle just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. Spates, from Buffalo, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police confirmed that the shooting occurred at Luxor Steak & Lobster which has now been shut down by the city.

Anyone with information is asked to call the confidential TIPCALL line at 716-847-2255.

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