JAMESTOWN – City police say they’ve found the weapon that was used in the shooting that took place late Friday afternoon at the Tops on Washington St. Meanwhile, the two men allegedly involved in the shooting have each pleaded not guilty to a 1st degree assault charge in city court.
According to Jamestown Police captain Robert Samuelson, investigators have located a shotgun that they say was used in the shooting.
Police had already arrested two men allegedly involved in the incident and have charged each one with 1st degree assault. Police say they are withholding the names of the suspects to protect the integrity of the case, as the investigation is ongoing and additional charges will likely be filed.
However, the Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Tuesday that both suspects appeared in city court on Monday to answer to their charges. They’ve been identified as 23 year-old Alexander Jewell and 31 year-old Michael Robinson. Both men pleaded not guilty to their respective assault charge.
Meanwhile the victim of the incident, whose name is also not being released by authorities, is still listed in critical condition at ECMC in Buffalo as Monday afternoon.
According to police, the incident happened just before 6 p.m. when a vehicle drove up to the victim as he walked out of the store. The victim was then shot several times at close range. The vehicle then left the scene and drove north on Washington St. towards Fluvanna Ave.
Following an investigation, the vehicle was located by Saturday and both Jewell and Robinson had been taken into custody.
Anyone who may have further information into the incident is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-7537 or they can call the anonymous tip line at 716-483-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.
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