Local law enforcement agencies are searching for a suspect who was seen fleeing from the scene of a fatal shooting on 9th Street in Niagara Falls around 9pm on Saturday, August 24th. The suspect was described by witnesses as a male dressed in all black with a hoodie pulled over his head.
Detectives in the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information or video from the incident or the memorial gathering to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (716) 286-4553 or the General Information Number at (716) 286-4711.
The suspect is believed to have shot the male at close range with a motive of ending his life. Given the nature of his crime, he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The full press release can be read below:
On August 24, 2024, at approximately 8:50pm the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to the area of 449 – 9thStreet for a shooting incident. Upon arrival, police found a large crowd from a nearby memorial gathering and a male victim unresponsive on the front lawn from what appeared to be gunshot wounds to the chest.
Officers began attempting to secure the area while providing life saving measures to the victim. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. At this time, the victim’s name is not being released.
Murder Suspect Sought in Niagara Falls