Weekly Safety Report: Gun Violence and Assaults Plague Syracuse

This week in Syracuse, New York, several incidents occurred involving gun violence and assaults. A man was shot in the leg on Christmas night on the South Side of Syracuse. A woman was charged with assault after stabbing a man in the head during a domestic dispute. Another man accidentally shot himself at a hotel in Clay and drove himself to the hospital. Syracuse Police provided an update on a homicide investigation involving multiple gunshot wounds. A reported shooting at Destiny USA mall turned out to be teenagers with a BB gun. These incidents highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.

Man shot in leg on Christmas night in Syracuse

Syracuse.com12-26-2023

A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg on South Salina Street. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Police found bullet casings at the scene and are seeking information from the public.

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• 29-year-old man shot at Syracuse gas station on Christmas Eve

Syracuse woman charged with assault after stabbing man in the head

cnycentral.com12-24-2023

A 67-year-old man was stabbed in the head during a domestic dispute. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. Essence Lucas, 36, was arrested at the scene and is accused of the stabbing.

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• Syracuse woman charged with assault after stabbing man in the head
• Suspect arrested after stabbing man and punching woman in the face

Man staying at hotel in Clay accidentally shoots himself , drives to hospital in Syracuse , deputies say

Syracuse.com12-23-2023

A man staying at a hotel in Clay accidentally shot himself in the leg. He drove himself to the hospital and was treated for his injuries. The shooting occurred in the hotel's parking lot.

Related reports:

• Man staying at hotel in Clay accidentally shoots himself , drives to hospital in Syracuse , deputies say

Syracuse Police Provide Update on Karon Works Homicide Investigation

urbancny.com12-26-2023

Karon Works, a 16-year-old, was found near Lower Onondaga Park with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital but was pronounced deceased. The investigation into the homicide is ongoing.

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• Syracuse Police Provide Update on Karon Works Homicide Investigation

Reported shooting at Destiny USA mall appears to have been teens with BB gun , police say

Syracuse.com12-24-2023

A shooting was reported at Destiny USA mall, but it turned out to be teenagers with a BB gun. No injuries or damage were reported. Police believe it was a false alarm.

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• Reported shooting at Destiny USA mall appears to have been teens with BB gun , police say
• Police confirm no shooting at Destiny USA in Syracuse Saturday

Christmas Eve Shooting in Syracuse : A Reflection on America 's Urban Gun Violence Crisis

New York News12-26-2023

Gunfire was reported at a Citgo Gas Station on S. Salina Street. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene. A 29-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in urban areas.

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• Christmas Eve Shooting in Syracuse : A Reflection on America 's Urban Gun Violence Crisis
• Syracuse Shooting Incident Highlights Ongoing Struggle Against Urban Gun Violence

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