BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo State College student was fatally shot Sunday morning at a party less than a mile away from the school, the college and Buffalo Police said.
City police say Royden Cave, 19, of Brooklyn was shot inside a home during some sort of party or gathering on Bird Avenue at around 3:40 a.m.
He was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call or text the BPD Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716- 847-2255.
The president of Buffalo State College, Katherine S. Conway-Turner, says Cave was in his first year as a criminal justice major at the school.
"I am deeply saddened to share with you that Buffalo State College student Royden Cave passed away early Sunday morning," Conway-Turner said in a statement. "A native of Brooklyn, New York, Royden was a 19-year-old freshman criminal justice major.
Buffalo Police informed college officials that Royden was tragically shot at an off-campus gathering early Sunday morning. He was transported to ECMC where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident is currently under investigation by the Buffalo Police Department.
Please know that staff members from our Counseling Center are available to assist and talk with students, faculty, and staff as we grieve the loss of a member of our Buffalo State family. The Counseling Center, which is located on the second floor of Weigel Health Center, can be reached by phone at (716) 878-4436. In addition, help is available 24 hours a day from Crisis Services at (716) 834-3131.
On behalf of the entire Buffalo State community, I express my heartfelt condolences to the Cave family and Royden’s beloved friends. Our hearts ache for you during this difficult time."
