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Long Branch man shot and killed while celebrating his birthday

31-year-old Elijah Buffaloe was out celebrating his birthday when he was shot and killed.

Elijah Buffaloe (Photo Source: Facebook)


Elijah Buffaloe was out celebrating his birthday in Long Branch, N.J. when he was shot and killed.

Details on the shooting

Buffaloe was shot around 1:30 a.m. on Brighton Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and 2nd Avenue in the city’s West End neighborhood.

The 31-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital and a few days later, succumbed to his injuries.

Help find Elijah Buffaloe’s killer

Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting or made an arrest.

They are enlisting the help of the public.

Buffaloe was a beloved member of Long Branch. His untimely death has been devastating to the community.

Anyone who may have information on the shooting is asked to contact the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Long Branch Police at 732-222-1000.

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