Heightened security, closures accompany President Biden's visit to Buffalo From the Complete coverage: 10 killed, 3 wounded in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket series By Maki Becker, Ben Tsujimoto News Staff Reporters May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Security is in place at the Tops of Jefferson Avenue in preparation for a visit from President Biden and the first lady. 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