Grace Ackerman
Activities: Varsity Tennis-captain, UNICEF, Great Planes Aviation student pilot;
Scholastic Achievements: Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship candidate, Honors Diploma, Big 9 All-Conference, Mayo Honor Society;
Future Plans: Minnesota State University-Mankato, majoring in aviation to become a professional pilot.
Grace Ackerman (submitted photo)
Parents: Anjali and Sumit Bhagra;
Activities: Mayo Tennis Team, Rochester-Olmsted County Youth Commission, Stories of Stigma and Strength, Debate Team, Student Government;
Scholastic Achievements: National Merit Scholarship finalist, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award, two-time National Spanish Exam Silver Award, CECAC Community Grant winner, Outstanding Mayo Clinic Youth Volunteer;
Community Service/Volunteer Work: Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers Program, Key Club, Public Health Safety Advisory Board member;
Buffalo Police Investigating Murder-Suicide
Police in Buffalo are investigating a murder-suicide in south Buffalo. The incident happened on Friday night, according to WKBW. Officers with the Buffalo Police Department found a 27-year-old woman deceased first. She was discovered on Riverview Place. They then found a 47-year-old man dead in Hamburg. Police believe he was the shooter; he apparently shot himself. The identities of the victim nor the perpetrator have been released. Authorities are investigating the domestic incident. Be sure download the free WBLK app for Android or iPhone and we ll keep you updated on any developments in this story and other news from Buffalo and the Western New York area.