TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Police are investigating a deadly incident that happened early Wednesday morning in the Town of Tonawanda.
Officers were called to James Avenue, near the Sumitomo Rubber Plant, just after 1:30 a.m. for reports of an altercation between two men. Police confirmed early Wednesday that there was a shooting on James Avenue.
According to the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, one man was declared dead at the scene. He has been identified as Harith Mohamed Alkhalaf, 19, of Buffalo. The other man was taken to a local hospital.
Officers say no arrests have been made at this time, adding that the investigation is in its preliminary stages. In addition, the police department says there is no hazard to the public since it was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is being told to call the Town of Tonawanda Police Department at (716) 879-6614, or call the department's confidential tip line at (716) 879-6606.
No further information has been provided at this time.