Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Gary G. Green, Jr., 37, of Buffalo, was arraigned this morning before Cheektowaga Town Court Justice John J. Wanat on one count of Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I felony) and one count of Robbery in the First Degree (Class B violent felony).
It is alleged that on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Cheektowaga Police responded to Walden Avenue between Hedwig Avenue and Alexander Avenue for the report of a person hit by a vehicle. The victim, a 32-year-old woman, was found dead in the road. The suspect vehicle was located nearby.
The defendant is accused of intentionally causing the death of the victim. It is further alleged that after the homicide, the defendant displayed what appeared to be a handgun and forcibly stole a vehicle from a second victim. Buffalo Police allegedly saw the defendant operating the vehicle. The defendant was arrested in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street after a brief pursuit. A handgun was recovered and placed into evidence.
Green was held without bail. A return date in Cheektowaga Town Court has not been scheduled this afternoon. If convicted of the highest charge, Green faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
The defendant is expected to be arraigned on additional charges this afternoon in Part 1 of Buffalo City Court.
DA Keane commends the Cheektowaga Police Department and the Buffalo Police Department for their work in this ongoing investigation. Additional charges may be filed. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cheektowaga Police Department at 716-686-7457.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John P. Gerken, Jr. of the Homicide Bureau.
As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.