New York State Police

DUNKIRK — State Police at Fredonia are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday afternoon.

In a news release issued this morning, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to Brooks-TLC Hospital for a 20-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. It is believed the individual was taken to the facility by private vehicle.

The victim was transported to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo and is in guarded condition. The State Police Forensic Identification Unit assisted in this ongoing investigation which occurred in the town of Dunkirk in the area of the Lakeside Trailer Park. During the early evening hours, yellow tape had been placed around the location.

No further details are available at this time, police say and no charges have been announced.

If anyone has information, contact the State Police at 585-344-6200.

This is an ongoing criminal investigation.