Americans are still reeling from Saturday's shooting in Buffalo.
Locally, those that knew the victims have felt it even deeper, and want to share more about them.
The lives shattered by Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo extends into Central New York. One of the first victims shot and killed, Roberta Drury, is from Onondaga County.
Drury attended schools in the North Syracuse Central School District, according to a statement from district Superintendent of Schools Daniel Bowles.
What You Need To Know
- 32-year-old Roberta Drury is from Cicero, New York
- She has lived in Buffalo for eight years
- She attended Cicero-North Syracuse Central School District
- Drury attended OCM BOCES in 2007, and much of her family still lives and works in Onondaga County
The 32-year-old, whose family affectionately called "Robbie," moved to Buffalo eight years ago to support her brother Chris Moyer, who has medical needs due to a bone marrow transplant.
Moyer is the owner of a property management company and "The Dalmatia Hotel" in Tonawanda.
A family spokesperson through his business said Drury was super outgoing and had a heart of gold.
Prior to moving to Buffalo, she attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School.
"The news of the shooting so close to home is devastating enough, but to learn that a member of our NorthStar family fell victim to an extremist act of hate is unfathomable. Our hearts are broken by the news of the despicable act and they go out to the families and friends of Roberta and all the victims," district Superintendent Dan Bowles said.
OCM BOCES confirmed Drury was a student in their career exploration program in 2007.
The family said she was loved by many, and the situation surrounding her death is tragic.
"I’ll always remember her in Wildwood on family vacations, always getting everyone in the water, splashing around; made sure family gatherings were about truly spending quality time together," said Drury's sister, Amanda Drury.
"Robbie was the one to walk up and say hello first," she continued. "She was never afraid to talk to anyone and everyone, and made friends everywhere she went. Her death is such a loss because her vibrancy set a tone, and gatherings with her were always boisterous and loving."
Funeral services for Roberta Drury are expected to take place in Onondaga County.