Suspect Tries to Murder Man by Purposefully Running Him Over with Car in Niagara Falls, Witness Says

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Law enforcement received a call around 6:12pm on February 19th after reports of a hit-and-run incident that occurred in the area of 17th and Willow Avenue in Niagara Falls.

The 911 caller - a third party witness - told police that a vehicle purposefully tried to run the party over with a vehicle. The striking vehicle did take off. Officers did attempt to obtain the make and model of the vehicle but were reportedly unsuccessful in doing so.

The victim, a male of unknown age and race, was reportedly struck by the vehicle, but their condition was unknown at the time of the call. He was able to get up and start walking toward a nearby store to get out of the area in case the vehicle returned to try and strike him again.

Police and medical responded to the scene. It is unknown if the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact.

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Suspect Nearly Murders Man by Purposefully Running Him Over with Car in Niagara Falls, Witness Says