New York State Police have arrested two juveniles from Lockport following an investigation into gunfire that erupted from a home in the Town of Lockport on Friday night.
Authorities received multiple reports of gunshots around 9:30pm on Lockwood Drive. Upon investigation, it was revealed that a 16-year-old had discharged several rounds from a 16-gauge shotgun while standing on the porch of a residence.
Both the 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested during the incident. It was reported that three troopers sustained minor injuries while apprehending the younger juvenile. The two were then taken to the State Police barracks in Lockport for processing.
The charges filed against the juveniles include illegal discharge of a firearm, three counts of second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration. They received appearance tickets for Niagara County Family Court and were released to the care of an adult.
Two Niagara County Teens Arrested After Shots Fired from Home