Cattaraugus Creek’s Zoar Valley. (Image courtesy of NY DEC)

GOWANDA – Two adults have died, and two children were hospitalized after a fall from one of the cliffs at Zoar Valley early Sunday afternoon.

According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when the three victims were found on the gorge floor near the Springville side of Zoar Valley. The two adults who died were identified as William and Amanda Green of Buffalo.

A young child, described as infant-to-toddler age, was taken to Children’s Hospital. A second child around 7 or 8 years of age was initially reported as missing, but was located early Sunday evening and sent to the hospital as well.

The investigation into the incident is continuing.

Mary Whitaker (Image from Westchester Philharmonic)

UPDATE (2:50 p.m., Aug. 22, 2014): Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace and District Attorney David Foley will hold a press conference in Mayville at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 for all available media regarding the homicide. More details on the case are expected to be released at this time.

WESTFIELD – The Buffalo News is providing new details into the shooting death involving a musician who performed with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.

According to a report released Friday by the Buffalo News, the vehicle believed stolen from the home of Mary Whitaker has been found in Erie, Pa. In addition, authorities believe that credit cards belonging to Whitaker were also used in Erie as well, after she had been shot.

As a result of the latest evidence, investigators with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office are working under the theory that Whitaker may have interrupted a burglary on Tuesday night, following her return from a performance at Chautauqua Institution.

Chautauqua County sheriff deputies began their investigation into the shooting death of the 61-year-old Whitaker on Wednesday following the discovery of her body at her residence at 8448 Titus Rd. Police were called to the scene after a report came in of an assault victim at the residence who was possibly deceased.

Whitaker was reportedly a long-time member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, where she played violin. She stayed at the Titus Rd. home during the summer season and lived in New York City the rest of the year.

In addition to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office working on the case, investigators with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania are also providing assistance, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Titus Road is located just north of the village of Sherman and a section of it is located in the town of Sherman. However, according to the news report, the scene of the crime was on the section of the road that lies in the town of Westfield.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, officers responded to a call at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at 188 Falconer St. on a report of a fight at the location. Upon arrival, police encountered three subjects who fired at the officers at the scene. Officers returned fire and it is believed one of the suspects was struck. No officer was reported as injured, but all three suspects were able to flee the scene and ran away from the residence.

As of 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, police were still looking for the suspects. They are described as three black males. the suspect who is believed to be shot is a black male with long dreadlocks. The suspect was wearing a red baggy shirt and is heavy set.

Since the incident took place, officers are searching the area of Falconer and E. Second Streets between Winsor and Buffalo Streets and are using K-9 units to assist with the search. Police also conducted vehicle stops during the initial phase of the search. Air 1 from the Eric County Sheriff’s Department is also on the scene assisting.

Anyone with information into the incident is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7531 or dial 911 if they know the location of any of the suspects.

City police are being assisted by the New York State Police, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Erie County Sheriff’s office and the Town of Ellicott Police.