Bullet Ricochet from Shots Fired Near Pine Avenue Hits Victim's Vehicle

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 700 block of 15th Street around 12pm on July 12th after reports of criminal mischief that later included shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the victim who stated that she woke up this morning and her car had what appeared to be a bullet ricochet off her front windshield.

She further told police that she was unaware of what happened between July 11th at 8pm and July 12th at 10am.

She was then told by the neighbor that there were gunshots coming in the direction of Pine Avenue around 3am the night before.

Officers contacted a Lieutenant  who advised they should talk to neighbors on 15th Street, hoping to get surveillance footage or any information corroborating evidence that it could have been a gunshot that struck the vehicle.

Officers were unable to find any other damage to the immediate area, nor were they able to find any casings in the area.

One neighbor that police spoke to said that he heard gunshots from the direction of Pine Avenue around 3am but had no other information.

The estimated cost to replace the window is $500.

No further information is available at this time.

Bullet Ricochet from Shots Fired Near Pine Avenue Hits Victim's Vehicle