Ten people have been killed in a shooting at an American supermarket

Two officials told the Associated Press that at least 10 people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.

Details of how many people were shot at the Tops Friendly Market and their health were not immediately available.

Buffalo police had earlier announced the arrest of the alleged attacker whose identity has not been released.

Both officers were not allowed to speak publicly about the incident and have therefore claimed to be anonymous.

A police and supermarket spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Associated Press.

An officer said the assailant entered the supermarket with a gun and opened fire. Authorities believe the man may have broadcast the shooting live, and are investigating whether he released a statement online.

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Report that at least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Buffalo, New York

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He warned that the investigation was at an early stage and that authorities had not yet identified a clear motive, but were investigating whether the shooting was triggered by racism.

The supermarket is located about three miles north of the downtown buffalo in an area inhabited mostly by blacks. The surrounding area is mostly apartments, the family dollar chain store and the fire station near the store.

According to witnesses, the gunman was wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, an official said.

Police closed the barricade, which was surrounded by spectators, and surrounded the parking lot with yellow tape. Buffalo Mayor Byrne Brown was at the scene and was later scheduled to speak to reporters.

New York Governor Kathy Hochzul has tweeted that she is closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in her hometown of Buffalo. He pointed out that government officials would extend their assistance to the municipality.

The Erie County Police Department said on social media that Buffalo has ordered all available personnel to assist police.

The shooting comes a year after the March 2021 attack on the King Supers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, which killed 10 people.

Detectives have not released any information as to why the person accused in the attack chose the supermarket.

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