Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Police is investigating a shooting that took place early Monday morning on the I-190 Northbound in the City of Buffalo.
Troopers in Buffalo were dispatched to Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital in the Town of Lewiston at around 12:46 a.m. Monday for a victim of a gun shot wound while driving on the highway.
A preliminary investigation by State Police has revealed that the 32-year-old male victim of Niagara Falls was traveling Northbound on the I-190 in between Exits 14 (Vulcan Street) and 15 (Sheridan Drive) when a dark-colored vehicle pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle and shot rounds, striking the victim.
The victim continued to the nearest hospital, while a passenger called 9-1-1.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and is currently receiving further treatment at Erie County Medical Center.
Portions of the I-190 North were shut down in the overnight hours and into the morning and early afternoon hours Monday, as investigators continue to gather more information with this incident.
Anyone with more information, or may have witnessed the shooting, is asked to contact New York State Police at (585)-344-6200.