Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 38-year-old Eric J. Reyes, also known as “Ericcito,” of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan on an indictment charging him with the following offenses:

• Two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (Class “B” violent felonies)
• One count of Assault in the First Degree (Class “B” violent felony)
• One count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree (Class “C” violent felony)
• Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felonies)
• One count of Assault in the Second Degree (Class “D” violent felony)

It is alleged that on September 6, 2020, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the defendant intentionally fired multiple shots at the victim with an illegal pistol during a dispute. The incident occurred on a patio outside of a restaurant on the 1500 block of Niagara Street in the City of Buffalo.

The male victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, but was able to run to Potomac Avenue where he was picked up in a private vehicle and driven to ECMC. He was treated for multiple injuries to his buttocks and right leg and released from the hospital.

It is further alleged that on September 12, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the defendant intentionally shot a second victim with an illegal gun inside of a building on the 1300 block of East Delavan Avenue in the City of Buffalo.

The victim, who was shot in the head, was taken to ECMC where he remained in a coma for two weeks. The victim underwent numerous surgeries for serious physical injuries sustained during this incident, and he survived.

Reyes was remanded without bail. A return court date has not been scheduled at this time. 

If convicted of the highest charge, Reyes faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

DA Flynn commends the Buffalo Police Department Gun Violence Unit for their work in these investigations.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ryan M. Flaherty of the Felony Trials Bureau.

As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.