1 seriously injured after shooting on Potomac Avenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was seriously injured after a shooting that occurred early Friday night on Potomac Avenue, Buffalo police said.

Officials said just before 5 p.m. on the 300 block of Potomac Avenue, a 22-year-old man was struck by gunfire while inside a store.

The man was transported by ambulance to ECMC with injuries that appear serious in nature, authorities said.

Detectives said the shooting is targeted in nature.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text Buffalo police’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.

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