BUFFALO — Officials say a child was struck by a vehicle this morning at Niagara Street and Porter Avenue.
It was originally reported that the child was believed to have been struck by a bus.
BREAKING: BPD on scene of accident at Niagara Street & Porter. Initial reports pedestrian struck by bus.— Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) January 24, 2017
Later, police said the child was struck by a BPD patrol vehicle en route to a call of a possible shooting.
Update: Niagara Street & Porter. Child struck by patrol vehicle responding to call. Injuries not believed to be serious.— Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) January 24, 2017
We’ll bring you updates when we have more information.
EDIT: Story edited at 8:41 and again at 8:44 a.m. with additional information.
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