Palmyra Man Found Dead After Bills Game

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Published: 11/16/2012 10:55 am

Updated: 11/16/2012 7:58 pm

Orchard Park, N.Y. - Police say they've found the body of 26-year-old David Gerken Jr. of Palmyra who was reported missing after attending Thursday night's Bills game.
Gerken was found in a stream at the bottom of a ravine Friday morning near Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Police say Gerken's brother told authorities he'd been ejected from the game, apparently for being intoxicated. They had made arrangements to meet up after the game at Tailgaters, a bar near the stadium.

The brother reported Gerken missing when he wasn't at the bar.

Police used a helicopter and a cell phone signal to help find the body.

Preliminary autopsy results show hypothermia and accidental drowning may have played a role in Gerken's death.

Friends of Gerken spoke with 13WHAM News Friday evening.

Gerken Jr.

"He was a great inspiration, he picked me up from rock bottom. It's going to be a tough tomorrow realizing he's not there, even just to say good morning," said Brittany Zonneville, Gerken's girlfriend.

Gerken was part of a local hip hop group called Belligerent Entertainment. He also performed as a solo artist under the name Infamous D. His friends say he was more talented than he realized and spread a positive message. They will dedicate their show on Friday night to him.

13WHAM News will bring you more information as it becomes available.

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