2 Jamestown men arrested in connection with March fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Jamestown men have been charged for their alleged involvement in a fatal shooting last month, the Jamestown Police Department announced.
Police said William Hernandez, 53, and Juan C. Rivera, 35, were both arrested in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Trevon Tripp of Dunkirk on March 18. The shooting also left two other individuals injured.
Rivera, who was taken into custody a day after the shooting, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, while Rivera was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree robbery.
Police said the shooting took place inside a residence at 839 Prendergast Ave. after authorities responded to a gunshot complaint.
An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and police said they have identified “several individuals” who were allegedly involved in the incident. Anyone with information can call the Jamestown Police Department at (716) 483-7536, its anonymous tip line at (716) 483-8477 or email the department at info@jpdny.com.
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