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Suspect in stabbing at bar on Colvin Boulevard in Town of Tonawanda facing multiple charges

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Posted at 11:57 AM, Jun 12, 2023

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Town of Tonawanda police say 29-year-old Zachary Meer of the Town of Tonawanda surrendered himself to the Town of Tonawanda Justice Court on Monday.

According to police, officers responded to the GFY Bar and Grill located at 1866 Colvin Boulevard around 11:40 p.m. Sunday for a stabbing. A physical altercation between two acquaintances led to a 29-year-old man being stabbed in the chest.

Police said the 29-year-old man sustained a non-fatal injury and was treated at the scene by paramedics and then transported to ECMC for further care.

Meer allegedly fled the scene and surrendered himself Monday morning. Meer was arraigned on first-degree attempted assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to return to court on July 10 for further proceedings.