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Off-duty officer reportedly kills love triangle rival, then self, at New York Buffalo Wild Wings

Law enforcement has not released the names of those involved

Graig Graziosi
Monday 09 May 2022 17:20 BST
The scene outside of a New York Buffalo Wild Wings where an off-duty NYPD police officer allegedly killed himself and another man. Investigators believe the shooting was over a woman both men were romantically pursuing.
The scene outside of a New York Buffalo Wild Wings where an off-duty NYPD police officer allegedly killed himself and another man. Investigators believe the shooting was over a woman both men were romantically pursuing. (screengrab)

A reported love triangle involving an off-duty NYPD officer and another man ended in bloodshed at a New York Buffalo Wild Wings.

The off-duty officer reportedly shot another man and then turned his gun on himself on Sunday night, sources told the New York Post.

The incident occurred around 10:30pm.

Investigators allegedly believe the shooting may have been over a woman.

The NYPD did not immediately release the name of the officer, and further information has not been provided.

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