CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Cheektowaga Police are hunting for a masked gunman, accused of shooting a man in the chest.
Officers were called to the scene on Alpine Place just after 11:00am on Tuesday.
Police believe this was an attempted robbery, with the suspect shooting the victim as he attempted to run away. Investigators say the victim, now identified as a Water Authority employee, was doing work at the location when he was targeted. Police believe the victim, who's name has not been released, will survive.
Police say the suspect, wearing a ski mask,then ran from the scene, down Herbert Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cheektowaga Police at 716-686-7461 or send a text message to their anonymous tipline at TIP411.
The Erie County Water Authority issued the following statement Tuesday:
“This morning’s incident is under investigation by the Town of Cheektowaga Police Department. ECWA will not be commenting until further details resulting from the Cheektowaga Police Department’s investigation are known. Thank you for your consideration.”
