News is breaking late Friday night out of the City of Elmira where police have responded to a shooting on the westside.

Witnesses tell 18 News multiple people were allegedly shot. However, the exact number of victims and their status has not been confirmed by authorities at this time.

The shooting happened before 10:30 p.m. outside a home on the 500 block of W. Second Street. Police are currently on scene collecting evidence and investigating.

Area streets are being blocked off with caution tape.