BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - A former football player for Buffalo State College was shot in New York City on Monday afternoon.
The ABC News affiliate in New York first reported that Malachi Capers was the victim of a shooting outside of a bodega in Queens. Capers, 20, survived the shooting.
Capers was a member of the Buffalo State Football team in 2018.
BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT
"Malachi was a well-liked member of our football family during his freshman year in 2018 and has remained a friend to many in our program as he has continued his education at Buffalo State after leaving the team due to on-going injury issues," said Buffalo State head football coach Christian Ozolins. "We have him in our thoughts as we wish for a speedy and full recovery."
Yesterday afternoon, police officers responded to 136 Deli & Grill on Springfield Blvd in Queens for a male shot.As you can see in the video, the perpetrator, identified as Jeffrey Thurston, starts a verbal argument after the victim attempts to walk past him. pic.twitter.com/qNJ4nHy3aN
— Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) July 28, 2020
