Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1100 block of Centre Avenue around 5:40pm after reports of an unwanted party. Dispatch advised that two groups of people were actively fighting.
While en route, dispatch was advised that a male named Shawn Sweet was concealing a firearm on his person. Officers were familiar with Sweet as he has had numerous interactions with NFPD over the years.
Upon arriving at the location, officers observed Sweet walking on the north side of the street. Taking into account the fact that the caller stated Sweet had a firearm, officers exited their vehicle keeping their department-issued firearm at a low ready…