Amherst, N.Y. (WBEN) - Amherst police say shots were fired along the I-990 overnight after a person was seen catching someone entering his car.
Just before 4 a.m., police were called to the area of the I-990 at Audubon Parkway for a shots fired incident. The victim stated he observed a male walk up his driveway and enter his personal vehicle. The suspect then got into another vehicle and drove off.
The victim located the suspect's vehicle and followed it onto the I-990 at Audubon Parkway, where a suspect leaned out the window and fired several shots at the victim’s vehicle.
No one was struck or injured during this incident. This remains an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, Amherst Police is urging them to contact the department at (716)-689-1311.
The Amherst Police Department reminds the public to lock your vehicles at all times of the day and night, and not to follow or confront suspicious vehicles or individuals. Instead, call 9-1-1 immediately and provide a description, location, and direction of travel so responding officers can investigate safely.
Amherst police say someone was spotted entering their vehicle and then pursuing another vehicle
Amherst police say someone was spotted entering their vehicle and then pursuing another vehicle
