NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (WKBW) — Niagara Regional Police say two people are seriously injured following an overnight shooting at a Nightclub on Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Good morning #Niiagara. I can confirm there was an overnight shooting incident at the Sundowner in Niagara Falls. 2 persons were injured. I am trying to get more details from the very busy detectives. I will issue a media release ASAP.
— PC Phil Gavin (@PCPhilGavin) August 2, 2019
Police and Niagara EMS paramedics responded to the Sundowner nightclub just before 2:00 a.m. to reports of multiple shots fired in the parking lot.
Two men are suffering from gunshot wounds and have been transported to out-of-region hospitals.
.@NiagRegPolice investigating a shooting at Sundowner Club on Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls. Both victims were bouncers, shot multiple times. The men were transported by @NiagaraMedics and airlifted by @Ornge helicopters to Toronto and Hamilton trauma centres. pic.twitter.com/6G0IpQmXb8
— DR (@Media371) August 2, 2019
Authorities determined that a person on a motorcycle fired shots at the two individuals; and detectives are currently reviewing video evidence from the scene and talking to witnesses.
This is an ongoing investigation and detectives believe this was a targeted act.
If you have any information, call Niagara Regional Police Detective Sergeant Rich Gauthier at (905) 688-4111 ext. 9315.
Or leave an anonymous tip at (800) 222-8477.
