BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police have arrested Dave Thornton following a shooting on Lawn Avenue over the weekend. 

The incident took place just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Lawn Avenue. 

Police say the victim, a 22-year-old man, was shot while sitting inside his vehicle. 

Dave Thornton, 28, of Buffalo was arrested by police on Sanders Road. He's being charged with assault and criminal  possession of a weapon. 

The victim was transported to Kenmore Mercy Hospital and initially listed in stable condition, police say. 

Thornton is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the victim's current girlfriend.