Fresno Visalia, CA, October 13, 2026 — Jury selection is scheduled to commence for the federal hate crimes trial concerning the 2022 supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York. The individual accused is facing charges related to an incident that resulted in the deaths of 10 people.

The shooting, which occurred in 2022, targeted Black individuals. It is recognized as one of the deadliest anti-Black attacks perpetrated by a lone gunman in recent American history. The specific date for the commencement of jury selection was not provided in the available information.

The trial will address federal hate crime charges against the perpetrator. Information regarding the name of the accused, the specific date of the shooting, or the name of the supermarket was not explicitly detailed in the summary provided.

This case brings to the forefront issues of hate crimes and domestic extremism. The impact of the shooting extended beyond the immediate victims, affecting the broader community in Buffalo and raising national concerns.

Further details regarding the legal proceedings, including the timeline for the trial and potential sentencing, are anticipated as jury selection progresses. The outcome of the jury selection process is a critical first step in the federal trial.


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