BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police announced on Friday night that a suspect was taken into custody in connection with the shooting at Canalside on Monday.
"BREAKING: Buffalo Police have a suspect in custody in relation to the Canalside shooting Monday night. More information to follow," the post on the department's Facebook page said.
Police said a search warrant was conducted by officers and the Buffalo Police SWAT team on the 1500 block of E Delavan Avenue on Friday, and one suspect was apprehended and a loaded SCCY CPX-2 was recovered.
According to police, a 17-year-old Buffalo male has been charged with:
- One count of second-degree attempted murder
- Two counts of first-degree assault
- One count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon
- One count of first-degree reckless endangerment
Buffalo Police confirmed to 7 News that the individual arrested was one of the original persons of interest and has been identified as the sole shooter.
Gun Violence Unit detectives are interested in speaking with the two persons of interest seen here.
— Buffalo Police Department (@BuffaloNYPolice) June 24, 2025
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential tip line at 716-847-2255 pic.twitter.com/aFbRSyOdvE
The second person of interest shown in those pictures has also been identified by police, and he was ruled out as a shooter.
Just before 8 p.m. Monday, two men were shot at Canalside. Police said a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times, and a 19-year-old man was shot once in the leg. Both men suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said they obtained DNA and video evidence, and their preliminary investigation indicated that the shooting was targeted in nature. Police then released photos of two individuals they said were persons of interest.
We followed up on the shooting on Wednesday and again on Friday.
On Wednesday, we spoke to Western New Yorkers who were back at Canalside.
"Not let the bad times outweigh the good times," said Maximillian Moore, chef and owner of Liberty Hound restaurant at Canalside.
That was the message many sent as they returned to enjoy the waterfront.
WATCH: Buffalo stands united after Canalside shooting
On Friday, Buffalo Waterfront officials told 7 News they are working with police to increase patrols at Canalside and have hired private security "out of an abundance of caution" following the shooting Monday night.
WATCH: Expect increased security at Canalside in Buffalo following recent violence
