BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was arraigned on Wednesday before an Erie County Court Judge for allegedly shooting and killing a man in a convenience store.
Rickey Bryant, 26, allegedly intentionally shot Tony Rookard multiple times with an illegal firearm inside a convenience store on Doat Street in January, according to the district attorney's office.
Bryant is charged with one count murder in the second degree (class "A-I" felony) and with one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (class "C" violent felony).
Bryant was remanded without bail. A return date has not been scheduled.
If convicted of the charges, Bryant could face a maximum of 25 years to life in prison.