Las Vegas, NV — A court has returned guilty verdicts in the case involving the fatal shooting of Adam Manzano, the Buffalo-based sports reporter whose death during Super Bowl-related events in Las Vegas drew national attention.
Manzano was a sports reporter for WGRZ, the CBS-affiliated station in Buffalo, and a familiar voice to Western New York audiences. His death shocked colleagues, fans, and the broader sports-media community, prompting an extensive investigation that has now reached a pivotal legal milestone.
The case attracted heightened attention because of its timing, the high-profile setting, and Manzano’s role as a public broadcaster serving the Buffalo region. Colleagues and community members remembered him as a dedicated sports reporter whose work connected fans to the games and moments they care about.
For many in Western New York, the verdicts offer a measure of resolution after a long and painful legal process. Sentencing and any remaining legal matters may continue, and official court filings may provide additional details in the days ahead.
Reported by William Strasmore, a Western New York news reporter for Lake Erie Times.
