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18-year-old shot multiple times on North Side Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was shot multiples times Wednesday night in the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Police responded to the 900 block of Park Street for a shooting with injuries around 10:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police. They found an 18-year-old male...
Salina man charged after threatening to murder police in 22 different 911 calls
SALINA, N.Y. — Corey Kinsella is charged with making a terroristic threat for threatening to murder local police department employees during nearly two dozen 911 calls according to the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office. The DA's Office reports one of the statements made by Kinsella was, "I will f******shoot...
One Person Killed, Another Airlifted to Syracuse After Upstate NY Car Crash
State Troopers responded to a fatal 2-car accident on Route 12 on Tuesday that took the life of an Upstate NY man. Troopers say, 44-year-old Dominick Brown of New Berlin was killed in the crash. Police say, on July 23, 2024, at about 3:48 p.m., State Police responded to NY-8...
Man stabbed to death by homeless man he took into his own home, family says
Syracuse, N.Y. — Kevin Works’ kind heart was what caused his death, his family said. The 62-year-old, who worked part-time at Meachem Elementary School, was stabbed to death on July 15 at the Seneca Garden Apartments at 103 Riverdale Dr., police said. Peter J. Boehm, 33, was arrested...
Syracuse Hancock International Airport TSA intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected in a traveler’s carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. A .45 caliber handgun was found loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber.
Syracuse.com receives Emmy nomination for ‘Firecracker’ documentary about horrific Central NY murder
A syracuse.com documentary detailing the investigation into a horrific Central NY murder was recognized with a NY Emmy Award nomination Friday. Nominations for work across the state were revealed during a livestream event. The documentary explores the death - and life - of Carol Ryan. Through several exclusive interviews, ‘Firecracker:...
7 people displaced by attic fire in Solvay home
Solvay, N.Y. — Seven people were displaced after a “minor” attic fire in a Solvay home early Thursday morning, officials said. The fire at 404 First St. was reported at 1:19 a.m. Firefighters found light smoke when they arrived, according to Matthew Zingaro, the first deputy fire...
Carthage woman describes harrowing dog attack
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - “I don’t blame the dog.” That’s what a Carthage woman is saying after being attacked outside her home by her neighbor’s dog. Amelia McCreery spoke with 7 News from her bed at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday. She...
8-month-old injured in Carbon Street explosion no longer in critical condition, all others out of hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The youngest victim of the Carbon Street house explosion in Syracuse is no longer in critical condition at the hospital. 8-month-old Rishma Mohamad Alam is now in serious condition, Kathleen Froio, the director of public and media relations at Upstate Hospital, confirmed. The 8-month-old is the last one in the hospital […]
New Hartford Police Looking for Runaway Teenager
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd. Kaharri Coston is described by police as a 13-year-old black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
Shots fired in Syracuse tripled in a week: 8 injured in 5 shootings
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of shots fired incidents in Syracuse tripled in a week and appear to stem from beefs between rival gangs, police said. In seven days, there were 36 shots fired incidents in Syracuse, according to Syracuse Police COMPSTAT reports. That’s compared to 12 shots fired incidents the week before.
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