AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Amherst police say they are investigating the report of shots fired.
According to a report, police received several calls of “shots fired” in an Eggertsville neighborhood just after midnight September 15.
Officers who responded were flagged down by a resident who said that he and two of his friends were shot at by an unknown suspect who was described as a black male about 6' tall and weighed approximately 150 pounds wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a gaiter style mask, according to police.
No one was shot and the suspect allegedly fled the scene in a white or silver SUV with gold plates.
Officials say detectives recovered two bullets and shell casings from the scene and it is not believed this was a random attack.
Police continue to investigate, anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call (716) 689-1311.
