Fort Erie man charged following shooting incident

05/19/2026 at 08:12 AM
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A man is facing charges after a shooting this weekend in Fort Erie.

Niagara Regional Police say they were called early Sunday morning to the area of Niagara Boulevard and John Street.

Two men were reportedly involved in a fight and police found a bullet casing at the scene.

There were no injuries.

Later Sunday evening police found the suspect vehicle and arrested 28-year-old Samuel Sawyer from Fort Erie.

Sawyer has been charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Discharge Firearm Being Reckless as to the Life/Safety of Others, and Possess Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009700.