Nelson Nobles

A reward of up to $2,500 from Crime Stoppers Western New York is being offered for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the persons responsible for the shooting of a family farmer in Cherry Creek on Oct. 1, 2019.

New York State Police, in an update to media today, urged citizens to come forward with information on this incident. If you have information leading to the arrest or indictment or the persons responsible for this incident, please contact: Crime Stoppers Buffalo: 761-867-6161

The incident occurred around 6 a.m. when troopers out of the State Police at Fredonia responded to the Nobles Farm on Route 83 in the town of Cherry Creek for a possible shooting. Further investigation revealed the only victim and farm owner, Nelson Nobles, 53 of Cherry Creek, was shot multiple times.

Nobles was transported by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center. he Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and NYSP Forensic Investigation Unit are assisting with this investigation.

If anyone has information about this incident, they can also contact the State Police at 716-679-1520 or 585-344-6200.