BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating after a shots-fired incident on Grant Street Wednesday evening.
The incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. on the 900 block of Grant Street. Police said responding officers pursued a suspect on foot as he entered a student building on Buffalo State University's campus. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Savoi Henlon of Mt. Vernon, NY, was apprehended inside and a Jimenez Arms 9mm handgun was allegedly recovered.
Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Buffalo State University issued a shelter-in-place order "due to a security incident nearby."
"Shelter-In-Place :: Due to a security incident nearby, please avoid the area and those on campus should shelter-in-place until otherwise notified. UPD will issue an all-clear message through Buff State Alert at the appropriate time. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided via Buff State Alert," a message on social media said.
Just after 9 p.m., the university issued an update that the shelter-in-place order was lifted.
"ALL CLEAR :: The shelter in place order is lifted. You are no longer required to shelter in place. Normal operations and travel may resume. More information to follow," a message on social media said.
Police said Henlon was charged with one count of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
According to police, detectives are also investigating reports that the shots fired occurred after an intentional car accident. Several people were apprehended, and interviews are being conducted. Police said further charges are possible.
