A shooting in Buffalo on Sunday night left one person injured, with the victim arriving at ECMC shortly after 10 p.m. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen a recent increase in violent crime.
According to officials, the victim's injury appears to be non-life-threatening.
The victim was shot in the leg, but no further details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The incident is the latest in a string of violent crimes to occur in Buffalo in recent weeks. Residents of the city are growing increasingly concerned about public safety, particularly in neighborhoods that have seen a surge in crime.
The shooting occurred on a night when many residents were out and about, enjoying the city's nightlife. Buffalo police are investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The city's residents are calling for increased measures to be taken to address the root causes of violent crime. This includes investing in community programs and increasing police presence in high-crime areas.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, residents are bracing themselves for the possibility of further incidents. The city's leaders are under pressure to take action to address the growing concern about public safety.
The Buffalo police department will provide an update on the investigation at a press conference scheduled for later this week.