BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has admitted to two murders outside a home on East Utica Street in January 2024, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. James White, Jr., 23, admitted to shooting and killing 29-year-old David Honer and 24-year-old John DeShon Gibson on the front porch of a home on the morning of Jan. 2, 2024. He pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of second-degree gang assault. He pleaded guilty on Wednesday afternoon ahead of his trial. Jury selection was scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning. Three other co-defendants, 21-year-old Jaylin Scott, 43-year-old Teffany Nance and 25-year-old LaShawn Taylor, all pleaded guilty to various charges in December. Scott pleaded guilty to second-degree gang assault, while Nance and Taylor pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted gang assault. All are awaiting sentencing. As for White, Jr., he faces a maximum of life in prison when he is sentenced on March 5. Latest Local News Bills’ playoff run drives tourism in Western New York Niagara SPCA looking to identify person who dumped dog in Wendy’s dumpster Another Buffalo police official resigns, sources say East Side residents voice concern about proposed homeless shelter Man admits to pair of murders on East Utica Street in 2024 Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here.