Chaos After Gunfire Reported at Ranchos Tres Cantina in Niagara County

Police in North Tonawanda say they were called to Webster Street in the early hours of Sunday, September 28th after receiving reports of shots fired near a popular restaurant and bar. According to a press release posted on social media, officers were dispatched to 58 Webster Street following a call that someone might be shot.

When officers arrived, they found a large crowd gathered outside Ranchos Tres Cantina with one man lying on the ground. After speaking with witnesses, investigators determined that the man had not been shot but injured during a fight that began inside the restaurant and later spilled outside onto the street.

Authorities explained that as the fight moved outdoors, a witness reported seeing an unidentified man fire several rounds into the air before running from the area. Officers confirmed that they recovered multiple shell casings from the scene. At this stage of the investigation, police said there is no indication that anyone was struck by the gunfire.

The department stated that officers received a report that one person may have been shot in the area of 58 Webster Street. At this time, police do not believe that anyone was hit by gunfire.

The North Tonawanda Police Department is asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues. Officials urged anyone who may have information or video of the incident to contact the Investigative Bureau at (716) 692-4312.

Officers from the City of Tonawanda Police Department, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and Wheatfield town constables assisting North Tonawanda police in securing the scene and controlling the crowd that had gathered outside the restaurant.

Crowd Chaos After Gunfire Reported at Ranchos Tres Cantina in Niagara County