Niagara Falls Man Fires Shotgun in Residential Neighborhood to Scare People

Niagara Falls Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Walnut Avenue around 11:30am on September 25th after reports of criminal mischief and/or shots fired.

While investigating that call, a neighbor, now identified as Timothy Buncy, came out of his home.

He told officers that he “gave a warning shot” due to unknown parties breaking the windows of his neighbor’s home.

Officers then interviewed Buncy who stated he shot his gun at a tree to scare anyone near his, or his neighbor’s, home.

Buncy showed officers what appeared to be a bullet in a tree next to his home and was placed in handcuffs. He advised officers that his handgun is in the attic where he sleeps and told officers they could retrieve it.

The firearm was retrieved as well as the spent shotgun shell. Buncy was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.

Niagara Falls Man Fires Shotgun in Residential Neighborhood to Scare People