AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — University Police continue to investigate a deadly stabbing Friday night on the North Campus in Amherst.
According to the university, 19-year-old Tyler Lewis of Baldwin, New York, and a student at Buffalo State College, was stabbed in the chest around 7:30 p.m. at Moody Terrace roadway near the Ellicott Complex. He was taken to ECMC where he was pronounced dead.
#UBuffalo Police continue to investigate the fatal stabbing that occurred at Moody Terrace roadway on North Campus Friday evening. Police have identified the victim, and are seeking the public's help in locating a person of interest. More at https://t.co/xOoylvvs2h #UBAlert
— UB Alert (@ub_alert) October 15, 2022
University Police have identified a person of interest described as a 5'5" to 5'9" white man between the ages of 19 and 22 with light brown hair and multiple large cuts across his face and forehead. Police say he was last seen wearing a mustard-colored shirt covered in blood.
Police are also looking for a black sedan seen leaving the area and at least four people who may have been involved.
"Police do not believe there is any danger to the university community at this time," the school said in a campus wide alert. University Police believe this was a targeted act of violence that resulted from a physical fight between known parties.
“I understand news of last night’s incident is very upsetting, but I want to reassure our community that our campuses are extremely safe. To be clear, this does not appear to be a random act of violence, but rather a targeted incident between known individuals. Our officers and investigators are working around the clock with local law enforcement partners to bring the individuals involved to justice. We appreciate the UB students and community members who have already come forward with information helpful to the investigation.”
Police have increased patrols near the Ellicott Complex.
Anyone with information is asked to contact University Police at (716) 645-2222. Students seeking support following Friday's incident can contact UB Counseling Services at (716) 645-2720.
