Incident
| Date | Sep 08, 1970 |
| Time | 11:00 PM |
| Department | Buffalo Police Department |
| Address |
E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY |
Incident Description
Buffalo police officers Joseph Ransford and Lawrence Manno of the Tactical Patrol Unit arrested Kevin M Blackford, 22, of the Black Panther Party, at gunpoint at 11 PM on September 8th, 1970.
Blackford was approaching the local headquarters of the Black Panther party and Citizens to Combat Fascism headquarters at 299 E Ferry St. Blackford carried a loaded bolt action shotgun and a bandolier with 18 shells across his chest. He was charged with possession of a loaded firearm.
Blackford was acquitted of the charges.
Links
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Police Nab 'Panther' On Gun Charge
Kevin M Blackford, 22, of Hamlin Rd, identified as a Black Panther was arressted at 11 p.m. in front of 299 E. Ferry St. - Buffalo Courier Express
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They Were Never Silent, You Just Weren't Listening: Buffalo's Black Activists
The purpose of the BPP was to help the community, but widespread fear and misconceptions about the group rendered them vulnerable to police harassment. Before gaining official BPP status, Buffalo’s NCCF leader, Kevin Blackford, made complaints about his group being harassed by FBI agents. Kevin Blackford was eventually forced to go underground. - Domonique Griffin
Videos
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Interview with Kevin Blackford - Black Panther Party, Buffalo NY Chapter
Doug Ruffin | Buffalo History Channel