Man injured in late night shooting in Fort Erie, suspect arrested
Published January 21, 2023 at 10:52 am
Niagara Regional Police have made an arrest following a shooting Friday night in Fort Erie.
At 10:23 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance report on Bertie Street between Central Avenue and Concession Road, and located a 24-year-old man who had been shot.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, then airlifted to an out-of-town trauma centre for advanced medical care.
“The victim has since been released from hospital and continues to recover from home,” said police.
The suspect has been identified as 23-year-old Joey David Buccilli, who was arrested shortly after the incident.
He is charged with possession of a firearm without a licence, discharging firearm with intent to wound, careless use of a firearm, aggravated assault, and pointing a firearm.
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Police believe Buccilli and the victim are known to each other.
He is being held in custody pending a bail hearing that is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 via video link to the John Sopinka Courthouse in Hamilton.
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