Saleh Mohamed Arrested in Buffalo, NY Grant Street Homicide; Authorities Investigate Potential Link to Cheektowaga Triple Homicide
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BUFFALO, New York — Authorities have arrested Saleh Mohamed in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on Grant Street in Buffalo, NY, as investigators work to determine whether the suspect is linked to a separate triple homicide in Cheektowaga. The incidents have left the local community on edge as law enforcement continues piecing together the timeline and motives behind the killings.
According to Buffalo Police, the Grant Street victim was found deceased in the early hours of June 1, 2026, after what officials described as an isolated act of violence. Mohamed, 34, was apprehended without incident following a coordinated police response, and he is currently in custody pending formal charges. Police confirmed that investigators are reviewing evidence recovered at Mohamed’s residence, where a connection to the Cheektowaga triple homicide is being examined.
The Cheektowaga case, which occurred days prior, resulted in the deaths of three individuals in a residential setting. Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the identities of the victims but have indicated that forensic evidence and witness accounts are under review to determine whether the same suspect was involved in both incidents.
Buffalo Police Chief emphasized the importance of a methodical investigation, noting that both cases are being handled collaboratively with local and county law enforcement agencies. “Our priority is ensuring public safety while thoroughly investigating these tragic events,” the chief said in a statement.
The community has expressed shock and concern over the recent string of violent incidents, with neighbors describing the events as “unprecedented” for the area. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding either homicide to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.
Saleh Mohamed remains held without bail as prosecutors prepare formal charges. As investigators continue connecting the two cases, the city is grappling with the impact of consecutive, violent acts that have profoundly affected families, friends, and the broader Buffalo community.