"Jacksonville Shooting Sparks Concerns and Controversy in Buffalo and Beyond"

The recent racist shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, has brought back painful memories for residents of Buffalo, New York, who experienced a similar attack in May 2022. Both shootings targeted Black individuals, with the Jacksonville shooter leaving behind a white supremacist document. The Buffalo community continues to grapple with the trauma and systemic oppression faced by Black people, emphasizing the need for healing and support. Efforts are being made to address gun violence, provide mental health resources, and promote community healing. However, residents express frustration at the ongoing racial violence and question when it will ever end.