UPDATE: Town of Tonawanda police announced that 42-year-old Joel Brown turned himself in on Tuesday night in connection to the shooting that took place on September 9 at 311 Kenmore Avenue.
According to police, Brown was arraigned in Town of Tonawanda Court on second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded to the Erie County Holding Center without bail and is due back in court on Thursday for a felony hearing.
ORIGINAL: Town of Tonawanda Police say a shooting suspect remains at large and should be considered armed.
Police responded to 311 Kenmore Avenue Monday at about 4:10 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Police found a 36-year-old victim at the scene with gunshot wounds to his leg and hand. Police say the victim's injuries are non-life-threatening.
Investigators identified the gunman as 42-year-old Joel A. Brown of Buffalo. Authorities say this was not a random shooting and it's believed to have stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the two.
Police say Brown is wanted and possibly armed. They say the public should not approach him.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest of Brown.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (716) 867-6161 or Town of Tonawanda Police at (716) 879-6614 or the confidential tip line at (716) 879-6606.
