Children shot while at family gathering in Buffalo WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured after being hit by gunfire while at a family gathering in Buffalo, New York, officials said.

Police who responded to the Friday night incident rushed the boy to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

His sister suffered graze wounds but is expected to recover, according to police.

“Last night was a very tragic night for our community,” Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph A. Gramaglia said during a press conference Saturday.

Gramaglia said the shooting had not been related to the family gathering.

“It was a hot night with a lot of people out, and the gunfire was unrelated to the gathering,” he said. “These children were simply out enjoying a summer evening when tragedy struck.”

“A 3-year-old riding his tricycle, having fun with members of his family on a hot summer night, his 7-year-old big sister …