AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — There are concerns about crime in Amherst, one of Buffalo’s largest suburbs, once considered one of the safest places in Western New York.
In July, a 27-year-old woman was found dead at the Amherst Inn & Suites on Niagara Falls Boulevard. Also in July, a police officer shot a suspect while responding to reports of a domestic disturbance on Bailey Avenue. In August, four teenagers were arrested after a chase involving a stolen vehicle on Noel Drive. Then on Wednesday night, there was a shooting in the area of Capen Boulevard and Yale Avenue.
Police said the victim was taken to ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries and there would be increased police activity in the area as the investigation continues.
I cover the Northtowns for you and I spoke to the to the leader of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce about safety in the town…