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Buffalo shooter's federal jury selection turns to death penalty views

Attorneys are questioning potential jurors about capital punishment as final jury selection begins in the federal case, which has drawn national attention.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 6:10 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ABC News: “Potential jurors in Buffalo mass shooter's federal trial face death penalty questions”, with reporting from Spectrum News.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:10 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Buffalo.
BBN covered this story before: Buffalo jury selection opens; Rams cut kicker after two misses (October 13).

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ABC NewsPotential jurors in Buffalo mass shooter's federal trial face death penalty questions
Spectrum NewsFinal jury selection begins in federal trial for Buffalo mass shooter

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJury selection is under way in the federal trial of Payton Gendron, the man who carried out the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAccording to ABC News, potential jurors are expected to be questioned by attorneys on Tuesday about their opinions on the death penalty, because it is on the table in this case.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe AP reports this is a federal death penalty trial, so the questions go straight to whether each person could vote for that punishment, or against it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSpectrum News says this is the final stage of jury selection, and the case has drawn national attention.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWatch for which jurors are seated and how long the process takes.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFor the community in Buffalo, this trial means reliving a painful day in public. The court process is the part everyone now waits on.