Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 30-year-old Timé J. Thomas, Jr. of Buffalo was arraigned this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens on an indictment charging him with one count of Murder in the Second Degree (Class “A-I” felony).
It is alleged that on Friday, April 26, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Buffalo Police officers responded to the area of Young and Ashley streets for a report of shots fired. The victim, 31-year-old Quentin Sims, was pronounced dead at the scene. The defendant is accused of intentionally shooting the victim multiple times with a gun.
Thomas is scheduled to return on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a pre-trial conference. He remains held without bail.
If convicted of the highest charges, Thomas faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
Acting DA Keane commends the Buffalo Police Department for their work in this investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Justin H. Caldwell of the Homicide Bureau.
As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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