BUFFALO, NY – A 27-year-old woman was pistolwhipped and a 51-year-old man was shot during a domestic incident in the area of Marine Drive and Erie Street in Buffalo on Wednesday.
Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at around 11:30 pm to find 40-year-old Martin Zachary had assaulted the woman and shot the male victim.
Both victims were taken to ECMC where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
When the police arrived, they placed Zachary under arrest. He was found to have a loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson, the gun used during the assault.
Zachary was charged with attempted murder, assault, and several weapons charges. Both victims are recovering.
Police are continuing their investigation.