He was remanded without bail.In Tonawanda now where is a massive police scene and multiple road closures. READ MORE: Tonawanda man fires on police officers investigating overnight shooting on Morgan Street.

“I thought it was just kids playing with fireworks. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.Our new Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. “We heard a commotion…we said, ‘Come down, we want to talk to you,’ and he said something like, 'I got to get my dog,' so right away something's not right here,” Foels recalls.

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Gerwitz is scheduled to return on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. for a felony hearing. CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)–Captain Fredric Foels says this is the first time he’s been shot at in his 37-years with the City of Tonawanda Police Department.

"Check the latest closings and delays for schools, businesses, and churches. They say that’s when the suspect opened fire from inside of the home, allegedly shooting Det.

As City of Tonawanda Police responded to the scene to investigate the shooting, Gerwitz re-entered his Morgan Street apartment and about 3:30 a.m. fired shots from inside his home at police …

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TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WBEN) – The man who allegedly ambushed police officers in the City of Tonawanda last month will see his case go to a grand jury.. Matthew Gerwitz was charged last month with three counts of attempted murder and two weapons charges after he tried killing multiple police officers who were investigating a fatal shooting believed to be committed by Gerwitz earlier that evening. Two of the bullets hit the officer’s vest. It was a scary night.” Amelia watched police take down the suspect in her front yard. He was also shot in the leg, hip and buttock.As SWAT goes through the car down the block, investigators are taking a picture of the rifle involved City of Tonawanda Police Captain Frederick Foels was at the scene and pulled that officer to safety behind his own police cruiser as he recounted the incident. He was quickly arrested. He is recovering from his injuries. Police have not released the identity of the suspected shooter. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Police in the City of Tonawanda will be holding a car seat check this Saturday.It will take place from 9 a.m. to Noon in the front parking lot of the police headquarters.TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- Tonawanda Police are looking for a man who stole several lottery tickets from a 7-Eleven store on Friday.Police say around 3:00 a.m., the man entered the 7- Eleven on Broad Street in Tonawanda and tried to buy the tickets with $20 dollar bills of fraudulent movie money.CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A family of *rubber ducks* visiting WNY is lost and our local police departments need YOUR help finding them!Ten police departments have hidden rubber ducks around parks in the area. Authorities said he is the man who shot City of Tonawanda Police Detective David Ljinjanich, who was standing on the porch of a home on Morgan Street near Seymour Street around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

He was taken to ECMC to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. To … Officials say that individual is at ECMC and no condition was available.Police say while they were investigating that shooting, they believe the suspect was trying to get back into his apartment just down the street. Continuous popping, and he came down the stairs with guns ablazing. And then I mean I looked out the window and all I saw after that was the suspect on the ground and the cops just arresting him and it was went from there. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in a virtual court proceeding on Wednesday. A City of Tonawanda Police detective was also shot during the the investigation of that shooting.

Fortunately, we took cover as best we could,” Foels said.Foels says his family has a rich history with law enforcement.Copyright 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved.