Plans revealed for permanent memorial honoring victims of racist mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket
- Community and elected leaders in Buffalo unveiled plans for a permanent memorial honoring the 10 Black victims of a racist mass shooting at a supermarket.
- The memorial will feature stone pillars, arches, and a windowed building for exhibitions and events to remember the tragic event.
- The memorial aims to pay tribute to the victims and raise awareness about the impact of racism in society.
A memorial in Buffalo, N.Y. will honor 10 Black victims of a racist mass shooting at a supermarket. The memorial will have stone pillars, arches, and a building for events. The design, called "Seeing Us," was chosen from 20 submissions. It was created after a white gunman attacked a Tops supermarket on May 14, 2022. The state of New York will give $5 million for the $15 million project. The city of Buffalo will add $1 million, and fundraising will cover the rest. The memorial is meant to remember those who died and support the community. Nine shoppers and a retired police officer were killed in the attack. Three store employees were injured. The families of the victims helped choose the design. The goal is to create a memorial that honors the victims and the community. The gunman, Payton Gendron, is in prison for life without parole. On the second anniversary of the shooting, Tops Friendly Markets will dedicate another memorial near the store. They will also have a moment of silence at 2:28 p.m., the time of the attack. The site will include 10 granite bollards for remembrance.