Jamestown police investigating 3 separate shooting incidents

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Jamestown Police Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred in recent days.

Officials said in the early morning hours of Friday, a victim had a confrontation with another individual after leaving a downtown establishment. The victim was transported to an out-of-town hospital with life-threatening injuries. No additional details were provided.

In a separate incident on the same day, police responded to the 800 block of Prendergast Avenue for a report of a victim who was shot with minor injuries, according to officials. The victim was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

A third incident occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday, when police responded to Victoria Avenue for another report of a gunshot victim. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an out-of-town hospital for further treatment.

An investigation into Saturday's shooting found that 33-year-old Juan Tufino Jr. of Jamestown was allegedly in possession of a loaded pistol, officials said. He was placed under arrest and was transported to the Jamestown City Jail where he is being held on third-degree criminal possession of a weapon pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.

The investigations into all three incidents are ongoing and the victims' names will be released at a later time. Police said all incidents are believed to be targeted, where the offenders knew the victims.

Anyone with information regarding the three incidents is asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department at (716) 483-7537 or the confidential tip line at (716) 483-8477.