Police investigate double shooting at Canalside

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Buffalo police responded to multiple reports of shots fired at Canalside on Monday evening, just before 8:00 p.m. ET. Officials say two men were shot: a 23-year-old, who was shot multiple times and taken to ECMC, and a 19-year-old, who was shot in the leg and taken to Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Both victims are expected to survive.

Police are searching for two men and say this was a targeted attack. DNA evidence and video surveillance were recovered from the scene.

Several events were taking place at Canalside on Monday night, including Shakespeare in the Park. Officials say there will be increased patrols along the waterfront for the rest of the summer…

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