A Genesee County Grand Jury has indicted Jeremy R. Armstrong, 26, of Batavia, in the December 2, 2016 shooting on Jackson street that injured a person.
The victim was shot by Armstrong several times at a close distance. The victim, who was familiar with Armstrong, was treated at a local hospital.
Armstrong is accused of attempted murder 2nd, assault 1st, criminal use of a firearm 1st(2 counts), all class B felonies, and criminal possession of a weapon 2nd(two counts), a class C felony.
Armstrong was picked up on a warrant outside of a family member’s residence in East Hartford, Connecticut on February 28, 2017 and taken into custody without incident.
Anyone with information in reference to the case may contact Det. Eric Hill at 585-345-6373, or Det. Thad Mart at 585-345-6372, the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-6370 or online at http://www.batavianewyork.com/police-department/webforms/report-suspicious-drug-or-criminal-activity.