1 injured in ‘targeted’ shooting in Dunkirk

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was injured in what police are calling a “targeted” shooting in Dunkirk on Wednesday night.

Police responded to the 300 block of Washington Avenue around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, where one person had been shot.

The victim was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital by private vehicle and then transferred to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries. Police said it appears that the incident was between people who know each other.

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the department’s confidential tip line at (716) 363-1313 or the desk at (716) 366-2266.

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