Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Buffalo police have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of an11-year-old girl Wednesday night in the 900 block of E. Lovejoy Street.
At approximately 10:15 p.m, police say an 11-year-old girl arrived at Erie County Medical Center in a private vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and chest. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Gun Violence Unit detectives immediately began an investigation, where officials say a loaded, defaced Luger 9×19mm Parabellum handgun and suspected crack cocaine were recovered at the scene. Based on information gathered during the investigation, detectives say the suspect did not safely store a firearm he illegally possessed in the presence of children, leading to the accidental shooting of the 11-year-old victim.
Ernesto Ramos-Lopez, 37, of Buffalo has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, child endangerment, failure to safely store a firearm, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal tampering.
Buffalo Police says the girl was accidentally shot Wednesday night
Buffalo Police says the girl was accidentally shot Wednesday night
