Suspect Threatens to Shoot Family After Altercation with Apartment Resident

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 3200 block of Hyde Park Boulevard around 9pm on July 8th to assist Town of Niagara Police and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office after reports that a male was fleeing from an argument on the 1500 block of Centre Avenue.

During the argument, the suspect drew a handgun and pointed it in the direction of the victim and her family.

After meeting with the suspect and police, officers went back to the 1500 block of Centre Avenue to meet with the victim.

She explained that at approx. 7:44pm, the male arrived to engage in a physical altercation with a resident who requested to remain anonymous.

After the altercation, the male re-entered his vehicle on the passenger side and withdrew what appears to be a handgun, pointed it outside the passenger window towards the home and family, and then fled the scene.

She continued, stating that she feared for her life and that of her family. They were able to provide a video of the incident to officers.

The male was detained and transported to the 1500 block to Centre Avenue for a show-up. She was able to positively identify the male who wielded the handgun.

He was then transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.

It is unknown if the handgun was recovered. No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Threatens to Shoot Family After Altercation with Apartment Resident