Two men are dead and a third injured following a shooting in Perrysburg, New York, prompting an active investigation by state police.
At a Glance
- Shooting occurred late August 3 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus County
- Victims include two deceased males aged 18 and 23
- A third male, also 23, was injured and hospitalized
- NY State Police have recovered one firearm at the scene
- No suspects identified as of August 5
Scene in Perrysburg
New York State Police responded late Saturday to a reported shooting in Perrysburg, a small town in Cattaraugus County in western New York. Upon arrival, troopers found three men with gunshot wounds. Two victims, aged 18 and 23, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third man, also 23, survived and was transported to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, where he remains under medical care.
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The investigation is being led by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation with support from local law enforcement. Authorities confirmed the recovery of a single firearm near the site of the incident, but have yet to disclose whether it belonged to any of the victims or a potential assailant.
Investigation Underway
As of Monday morning, police had not released the identities of those involved or provided information about potential motives. Forensic teams processed the scene through Sunday, collecting ballistic and digital evidence. Autopsies are pending through the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The affected neighborhood, primarily residential and located near the border of the Seneca Nation of Indians territory, remains under heightened patrol. Officials have urged the public to share any relevant footage or information to assist in identifying individuals connected to the incident.
Law enforcement agencies across western New York have been placed on alert, although police stated they do not believe the broader public is at immediate risk. The New York State Police are expected to hold a press briefing later this week.
Local Reaction and Context
Community members in Perrysburg have expressed shock at the rare act of violence in the town, which has a population of fewer than 1,700 people. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed additional patrols will be assigned to nearby areas for the next several days.
According to state data, this incident is among the deadliest gun-related crimes in the county in over a decade. While western New York has seen an uptick in urban gun violence in 2025, rural regions like Perrysburg have remained largely insulated—making this shooting an acute anomaly.
Local leaders are expected to convene with state officials later this week to assess the town’s emergency response protocols and discuss support for the victims’ families.
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