With Buffalo on pace for most homicides since '94, men once responsible for violence now try to stop it There have been 46 homicides in the City of Buffalo within the first six months of 2021. There were 92 homicides in 1994, the record for the Queen City. Some community leaders said they believe the record level of homicides set in 1994 will be broken this year. and last updated 2021-06-30 17:45:45-04 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â There have been 46 homicides in the City of Buffalo within the first six months of 2021. There were 92 homicides in 1994, the record for the Queen City. Some community leaders said they believe the record level of homicides set in 1994 will be broken this year.