Buffalo man arrested in connection with April shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arrested Monday and is facing charges in connection with a shooting in April on Reed Street, the Buffalo Police Department announced.

Police said Charles Hooks III allegedly shot a 26-year-old victim on the 300 block of Reed during the afternoon of April 17. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to their leg and was transported to ECMC for their injury.

Hooks was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.