Amherst, N.Y. (WBEN) - University at Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday night near the Ellicott Complex.
The incident took place Friday evening at Moody Terrace roadway near Richmond Quad in the Ellicott Complex on the university's North Campus.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET, University Police received a report of a male suffering from a chest wound near Moody Terrace roadway. The male victim was transported by ambulance to ECMC where he was later pronounced dead.
University police believe this was a targeted act of violence, stressing there is no ongoing danger to the university community. Initial accounts provided by witnesses indicate this incident likely stemmed from a physical altercation between several individuals who most likely knew each other.
"I understand news of last night's incident is very upsetting, but I want to reassure our community that our campuses are extremely safe," UB Police Chief Chris Bartolomei said. "To be clear, this does not appear to be a random act of violence, but rather a targeted incident between known individuals.
Police have identified the victim as Tyler Lewis, a 19-year-old male from Baldwin, N.Y., and a student at Buffalo State College, a sister SUNY institution.
Police have also identified a person of interest in the case and are requesting the public's assistance in locating and identifying the individual.
Witnesses report the person of interest had significant facial injuries and was in the area at the time this incident occurred, but left the area driving a black four-door sedan.
He is described as a white male, between 19 and 22 years of age, light brown hair, medium build, and approximately 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-9 in height. Subject was wearing a mustard-colored shirt that was covered in blood. The subject had several cuts on his face, including a large diagonal laceration across his forehead.
Anyone with information about the incident or the person of interest is urged to contact University Police immediately at (716)-645-2222.
