Activist • Advocate • Leader

Sergio Rodriguez learned the value of honest, hard-work from his family. These values were reinforced when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, and have been at the heart of his grassroots community service. Sergio brings a fresh approach, new ideas and high energy as he serves in community organizations in the City of Buffalo.

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Buffalo Had A Higher Rate of Shootings Than Chicago

August 01, 2017 / sergio rodriguez / Source

Chicago gets a bad rap, but gun violence in Buffalo isn't much better.  The risk of being shot in Buffalo is nearly as high as the risk faced in Chicago. — Chicago gets a bad rap, but gun violence in Buffalo isn't much better. The risk of being shot in Buffalo is nearly as high as the risk faced in Chicago.

People would comment on shooting stories: "At least we're not Chicago." What will they say now? 296 people were wounded or killed by gunfire in 2016. An analysis of Buffalo police crime data had put that number at 288 people: 254 wounded and 34 killed.