NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Police say one boy has died and two others are injured following a shooting near a tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Niagara Region police say they were called around 12:30 a.m. Friday to an area near the Great Canadian Midway in Clifton Hill.
They say one victim died at the scene while two others – including one in critical condition – were taken to hospital.
They say all three victims were boys under the age of 18.
Police say a blue Ford pickup truck was seen driving away at high speed.
They say the truck has dark tinted widows and visible damage, and is missing a door handle and its front licence plate.
Investigators say there doesn't appear to be a threat to public safety at this time.
Police say the Clifton Hill area is closed to both motorists and pedestrians due to the investigation, and is not expected to reopen for several hours.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2022.
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