Town of Tonawanda Police searching for suspected shooter

Police are on the lookout for 42-year-old Joel Brown of Buffalo
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Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - Police in the Town of Tonawanda are looking for a suspect in a Monday afternoon shooting.

42-year-old Joel Brown of Buffalo is wanted for his role in the shooting that happened just after 4 p.m. ET on the 300 block of Kenmore Avenue. Brown allegedly shot a 36-year-old man in the leg and hand.

The victim's injuries are not life threatening.

Police believe the two know each other, and the shooting stemmed from a dispute between both men.

Officials advise that Brown is possibly armed and dangerous, so the public should not approach him.

If anyone happens to spot Brown, they're asked to call Town of Tonawanda Police at (716)-879-6614, or the confidential tip line at (716)-879-6606.

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