(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the guilty plea of a 30-year-old resident of Buffalo, for Manslaughter in the First Degree, reigniting the call for enhanced gun control measures to combat escalating violence.
Jerry L. Simpson, 30, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens. Simpson’s plea follows a tragic shooting incident on January 5, 2023, where he fatally shot 37-year-old Jermaine Underwood and injured another individual with an illegal firearm on Kensington Avenue in Buffalo.
Some people say that the shooting serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for stricter gun control measures. Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have been vocal proponents of enhanced regulations to address the pervasive issue of gun violence plaguing communities across the state.
Simpson faces a potential 25-year prison sentence, highlighting the severe consequences of gun-related crimes. His sentencing is scheduled for July 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., while he remains in custody without bail.
Acting DA Keane lauded the efforts of the Buffalo Police Department Homicide Squad and responding officers in investigating this tragic incident. The successful prosecution of the case was led by Assistant District Attorneys Rebecca L. Schnirel and Daniel N. Celani.
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