Beloved Buffalo LGBTQ Artists Killed in Double Homicide, Suspect Charged

Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto, known for their art and activism, were found dead in their home; a suspect faces multiple murder charges.

Buffalo Police discovered the bodies of Mickey Harmon, 40, and Jordan Celotto, 37, in their Allentown home on Tuesday, with blunt force trauma identified as the cause of death.
Bryan Chiclana, 34, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder; police say there is no known connection between the suspect and victims, and the crime is not being treated as a hate crime.
Harmon and Celotto were prominent figures in Buffalo's LGBTQ and arts communities, remembered for their contributions to local events, murals, and cultural advocacy.
Friends and colleagues have organized memorials and events, including a tribute at the Queertopia showcase Harmon had planned, to honor the couple’s legacy.
GoFundMe campaigns have raised tens of thousands of dollars to cover funeral expenses and support the families of the victims, whose loss has deeply affected the community.