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Guilty plea in 2023 double murder in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood

22-year-old Clarence Thomas has admitted to wounding a third person in the shooting

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Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to a 2023 triple shooting in the Riverside neighborhood that led to two deaths.

22-year-old Clarence Thomas pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges on Friday. He faces 32 years-to-life in prison when he is sentenced on April 28.


Back in July 2023, Thomas admitted to shooting into an occupied vehicle on Isabelle Street. Five people were inside the vehicle at the time.

While three of the occupants were wounded, 20-year-old Treyvon Flood died upon arrival at Erie County Medical Center, while 20-year-old DeMarkus Manners died at ECMC four days later.

A 19-year-old was treated at ECMC for wounds to his upper back.

Thomas remains held without bail.

Clarence ThomasErie County DA

22-year-old Clarence Thomas has admitted to wounding a third person in the shooting