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Federal case against Buffalo supermarket shooter

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In-person jury selection began in Buffalo on October 13, 2026, in the federal hate-crime and firearm case against Payton Gendron, who has pleaded not guilty. The case remains unresolved; the federal jury has not determined guilt or a sentence.

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  1. Update 1Already imprisoned for life, Buffalo gunman faces federal death-penalty case

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  1. Update 1

    Already imprisoned for life, Buffalo gunman faces federal death-penalty case

    Payton Gendron is already serving life without parole. A separate federal prosecution now entering in-person jury selection seeks execution, but federal guilt remains undecided.

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

People

  • Lawrence J. VilardoUnited States District Judge1 report
  • Payton GendronAmerican murderer (born 2003)1 report

Places

  • BuffaloBuffalo, NY, USA1 report
  • Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA1 report
  • Tops Friendly Markets1275 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USA1 report

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Federal jury selection beganIndependently confirmed2
Federal charges carry possible death penaltyIndependently confirmed2
State conviction and life sentenceIndependently confirmed2
Deaths in the Buffalo supermarket attackIndependently confirmed2

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