Following a suspected targeted shooting in Fort Erie that sent a man to the hospital, Niagara police say they have identified the suspect.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday at around 1:30 a.m., police were called to the area of Niagara Boulevard between Bertie and Murray streets for a report that someone had been shot.<\/p>\n
Officers say they arrived on the scene to find a 27-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body.<\/p>\n
Emergency services treated the victim and sent him to an out-of-region hospital where he remains in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Investigators say initial information was obtained indicating that an altercation had taken place between the victim and the suspect, outside of a residence on Niagara Boulevard.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Niagara police arrest 27-year-old man for assault with a weapon<\/a><\/p>\n Detectives say the incident escalated to point at which the suspect discharged a firearm at the victim.<\/p>\n Officers have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Samuel Sawyer of Fort Erie, who is facing five charges including aggravated assault and discharge firearm with intent to wound.<\/p>\n There is a heavy police presence in the area and roads have been closed as the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) has been called in to process the scene.<\/p>\n Anyone with information related to this incident or to Sawyer\u2019s whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009700.<\/p>\n Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online<\/a> or by calling 1800-222-8477 (TIPS).<\/p>\n