3 shootings in Niagara Falls

Submitted by the Public Information Officer

At 12:45 a.m. Friday morning in the 1600 block of Weston Avenue, an 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh. He was transported to ECMC for treatment.

At 2:04 p.m. at 19th and Ashland, a 22-year-old male suffered a graze wound to his leg. He went to NFMMC for treatment but did not stay.

At 3:04 p.m., a 27-year-old male arrived at NFMMC for treatment of an injury to his head. That injury is believed to have occurred at the previous shooting incident at 19th and Ashland, or a subsequent report of shots fired in the area of Center Avenue and Aaron Griffon Way.  

None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. The investigation is still ongoing.

The Niagara Falls Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact the NFPD’s criminal investigation division at 716-286-4553 or the general information number at 716-286-4711.