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Submitted by the Erie County District Attorney’s Office
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Joel A. Brown, 45, of Buffalo pleaded guilty Thursday before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of attempted assault in the first degree (class “C” violent felony).
On Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at approximately 4:08 p.m., Town of Tonawanda Police officers responded to the 300 block of Kenmore Avenue for a reported shooting. The victim, a 36-year-old male, was taken by Twin City ambulance to ECMC where he was treated for injuries to his hand and lower torso. The investigation determined the defendant attempted to cause serious physical injuries to the victim by shooting him multiple times during a dispute involving money.
Brown faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. He remains held without bail pending sentence.
Keane commends Det. Frank DiRienzo and members of the Town of Tonawanda Police Department for their work in this investigation, as well as the Buffalo Police Department for its assistance.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ryan M. Flaherty of the major crimes bureau.
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