AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Authorities have confiscated three guns from a Town of Amherst employee who allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting.
7 News has obtained the application for a "Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order" against the employee, a 24-year-old man who works at the town's wastewater treatment plant. This order temporarily removes guns from someone who may be a risk to others.
The employee allegedly told a co-worker that they are becoming a "minority" in this area, and if that continues, he'd have to: "do a shooting like they did at Tops."
7 News reached out to the Town of Amherst on Wednesday and a spokesperson said they have no comment during this active investigation. On Thursday, we were told the individual has been suspended with pay (according to the union contract) and personnel are continuing to investigate.
