On July 26th, 2023, at 11:22 PM, Batavia Police officers were dispatched to the area of Washington Avenue and Willow Street for the report of shots fired. Officers responded to the scene and located evidence at the intersection consistent with a weapon being discharged. While officers were canvassing the area, multiple shots were heard coming from the area of Dellinger Avenue, and officers immediately responded. Officers again located evidence consistent with the discharge of a weapon on Dellinger Avenue. During the course of the initial investigation, and using Batavia Police Department pole cameras, detectives were able to develop a description of an involved vehicle. Information was shared with surrounding law enforcement agencies for their assistance in locating the vehicle and involved persons. After the scene had been secured, the City of Batavia Fire Department responded to the Willow Street scene to provide ground ladders for officers to further their investigation.

At 1:11 AM, four males were located walking in the area of Chase Park and North Spruce Streets. The males were transported to a business parking lot on East Main Street, where the involved vehicle was then located. Officers at the scene located evidence consistent with a weapon or weapons being discharged, and all four males were taken into custody at that time. After interviews, one male was released, and the other three were arrested.

Tmario H. Ayala, age 20, Bryson R. Gentile, age 18, and a 17-year-old male, all of Batavia, were arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (C-Felony) and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (D-Felony).

Ayala and Gentile were arraigned in Batavia City Court and held on $100,000 cash bail, $200,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond. The 17-year-old male was arraigned in Youth Part Court and was held on $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond.

The investigation did conclude that a residence had been struck by gunfire on Dellinger Avenue. However, luckily, no one was injured in either shooting incident.

The City of Batavia Police Department was assisted by the City of Batavia Fire Department, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, and the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center. The Department also would like to thank the citizens that provided information that aided in bringing the case to a quick conclusion. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact the City of Batavia Police Detective Bureau at 585-345-6444 or by submitting a tip at bataviapolice.org.