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Buffalo woman arrested for murder, charged in connection to deadly shooting

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting.

Police arrested 29-year-old Latrice Purdie on November 17. Purdie was arraigned on December 4 in Erie County Court on an indictment charging her with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Authorities say Purdie shot and killed 39-year-old Akeem Cortez on October 30 at Wade Avenue and Holden Street in Buffalo.

Police say Purdie was identified and arrested without incident.

Purdie is scheduled to return on January 6, 2025, for a pre-trial conference and remains held without bail.