Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Buffalo police responded to multiple reports of shots fired at Canalside on Monday evening, just before 8 p.m.
Officials say two men were shot: A 23-year-old, who was shot multiple times and taken to Erie County Medical Center, and a 19-year-old, who was shot in the leg and taken to Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
Both victims are expected to survive.
Police are searching for two men, and say this was a targeted attack. DNA evidence and video surveillance were recovered from the scene.
Several events were taking place at Canalside on Monday night, including Shakespeare in the Park. Officials say there will be increased patrols along the waterfront for the rest of the summer.
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation released the following statement:
"ECHDC and the Waterfront Management Group have been notified by our employees and the Buffalo Police Department of a shooting at Canalside this evening. At this time, there is limited information about the incident, and we are directing all inquiries to the Buffalo Police Department, with whom we will coordinate to provide additional updates.
"The safety of our staff and the public is our top priority, and we pledge our full commitment to work with authorities as the incident is investigated."
Pictures of the suspects were released Monday night on the Buffalo Police social media pages. If you have any information on their whereabouts, you are asked to call the confidential tip line at (716)-847-2255.