Loved ones remember fatal Jefferson Ave. shooting victim

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 27-year-old man who was shot and killed over the weekend in Buffalo is being remembered by loved ones for his creativity, personality and love for his children.

According to Buffalo Police, the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. on Saturday. Police were called to Jefferson Avenue and Broadway, where they found Dayshone King shot.

"When we arrived, there was tape on the scene," said King's cousin, Darius Foster. "The car he was in was parked in front of the store and we saw a body on the ground."

King was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by gunfire during an altercation involving several men. The victim's brother, Zaire King, said King was debating if he even wanted to go out that night.

"He wanted to stay in the house, but he felt like his friend needed him at that time," said Zaire King. "It was probably one of those moments where he went against his intuition."

To family members and friends, Dayshone King was known as "DayDay." They said he was known for his huge personality and the smile he always had on his face.

He had a passion for tattoos and was a tattoo artist for nearly seven years. His father inspired him to get involved, and King turned it into a career where he met new people every day while doing what he loved.

King leaves behind three young children.

"Family was always big to him," said Foster. "He was so involved. He would fall asleep every night on the phone with one of his kids."

His energy, laughter, the way he lit up a room -- those are just a few of the things his loved ones said will never be forgotten.

They plan to turn King's drawings into merchandise with some proceeds going to his children. They also hope to one day see his artwork at the AKG Art Museum so his passion can live on even in his absence.

"Continuing to carry his legacy is to make sure we take care of his kids, keep that same energy, good spirit, and always be loving," said Zaire King.

Family members told WIVB News 4 they have not heard of any updates in the investigation, but they are hopeful justice will be served.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department’s tip call line at 716-847-2255.

Trina Catterson joined the News 4 team in 2024. She previously worked at WETM-TV in Elmira, a sister station of WIVB. See more of her work here.