There might be a reason behind the periodic shootings in Buffalo bars. Maybe the name of the city is a factor. Remember that history and symbolism are powerful forces.
The animal that Buffalo is named for is not native to the area, at least since many centuries ago. But all around Buffalo are statues of it's namesake. The following image is from Google Street View.
In the days of the Old West, Dodge City was right in the middle of the habitat range of the buffalo. Although some of the history has certainly been hollywoodized, disputes in Dodge City were very often resolved with guns. This gives bars in Buffalo a connection to the old Long Branch Saloon. Here is a link to the posting about the Old West:
www.markmeeksideas.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-would-have-been-nation-of-westland.html?m=0
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