13-year-old injured after overnight shooting in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 13-year-old boy was shot early Sunday morning in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood, Buffalo police said.

Officers responded to the call just before 2 a.m., as police said the male victim arrived at Buffalo General Hospital in a civilian vehicle after being shot near Main and High streets.

The teenager was then transferred by ambulance to Oishei Children’s Hospital where he underwent surgery, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.