DUNKIRK – A man was injured following a shooting Thursday night in the City of Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Police say they were called to Brooks Hospital’s Emergency Department around 7:30 a.m. for a reported victim with a gunshot wound.

Police say not further details about the shooting are available, although, they ask anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (716) 336-2266.

This is the second shooting this week in the City of Dunkirk.

On Wednesday afternoon, police say Christian Horta-Romero, 21, allegedly discharged several rounds from a firearm while in the back yard of the residence on Ruggles Street.

Police say a loaded firearm was recovered from the scene.

Horta-Romero is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and discharging a firearm within the city limits.

Police have not said if the two shootings are connected. We will continue to follow this story for updates.

 

One response to “Man Shot Overnight In Dunkirk, Second Reported Shooting This Week”

  1. anybody check is Immigration Papers….?….never mind,…

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