Weekly Safety Report: Shootings, Kidnapping, and Shoplifting Plague Syracuse

This week in Syracuse, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a man being charged with shooting a pregnant woman, a teenager being charged with killing another teenager, a man being shot in the foot, a Syracuse man pleading guilty to illegal possession of a handgun, and the final suspect in a shoplifting spree turning herself in to authorities.

Man charged with shooting pregnant woman arraigned in court Saturday morning

cnycentral.com12-17-2023

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon after shooting a 26-year-old pregnant woman. The woman and her unborn child are in critical condition, and it is believed that the woman may not survive.

Related reports:

• Man charged with shooting pregnant woman arraigned in court Saturday morning
• Man charged with shooting pregnant woman in Syracuse ; she 's not expected to survive , prosecutors say
• Pregnant woman shot in head in Syracuse identified . She 's been declared brain dead , DA says

Syracuse teen charged with killing 15-year-old near Lower Onondaga Park

Syracuse.com12-22-2023

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old near Lower Onondaga Park. The suspect is currently being held at the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center.

Related reports:

• Syracuse teen charged with killing 15-year-old near Lower Onondaga Park
• Syracuse teen charged with killing 15-year-old OnTECH student

Tortured Syracuse man faces his abusers in court : ` I forgive you , but God wo n't '

Syracuse.com12-17-2023

A 26-year-old man who was kidnapped and tortured over several days spoke publicly for the first time about his trauma. Two women, Jessica Hughes and Renee Dolson, were sentenced for their roles in the kidnapping and torture.

Related reports:

• Tortured Syracuse man faces his abusers in court : ` I forgive you , but God wo n't '

54-year-old man shot in foot in Syracuse , police say

Syracuse.com12-19-2023

A 54-year-old man was shot in the foot and taken to the hospital by private vehicle. The police are investigating the location of the shooting, and the man is expected to survive.

Related reports:

• 54-year-old man shot in foot in Syracuse , police say
• 53-year-old man shot in the foot in Syracuse Monday night

Syracuse man pleads guilty to illegal possession of handgun , prosecutors say

Syracuse.com12-20-2023

A 20-year-old Syracuse man pleaded guilty to possessing a handgun as a convicted felon. He was found with a loaded handgun after parole officers confronted him at a convenience store.

Related reports:

• Syracuse man pleads guilty to illegal possession of handgun , prosecutors say

Final suspect in Kohl 's shoplifting spree turns herself in to sheriff 's deputies

cnycentral.com12-19-2023

The last suspect in a shoplifting spree at Kohl's turned herself in to authorities. Kenyada Rowser, the driver of the vehicle, fled from deputies but was eventually caught. She was charged with grand larceny.

Related reports:

• Final suspect in Kohl 's shoplifting spree turns herself in to sheriff 's deputies

This content was assisted by AI and may contain errors. Please verify critical information with trusted sources. Learn more.