Weekly Safety Report: Shooting and Robbery Incidents in Utica, New York

Two incidents occurred in Utica, New York this week. In the first incident, a man was shot while driving on Sunset Avenue and was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The second incident involved a robbery at a convenience store on Christmas Day, where a man broke a security door, threatened an employee, and fled with over $350 in cash. The Utica Police Department quickly responded and apprehended the suspect.

Man Injured in Utica Shooting

WKTV12-24-2023

A man was shot while driving on Sunset Avenue in Utica. He was rushed to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Utica Police are currently investigating the shooting at the intersection of Noyes Street and Sunset Avenue.

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Holiday Heist Highlights Rising Retail Crime in Urban Centers

New York News12-27-2023

On Christmas Day, a convenience store in Utica was robbed by a man named Divonne Outten. After being denied credit to purchase goods, Outten turned violent, breaking a security door and threatening an employee. He fled the scene with over $350 in cash. The Utica Police Department quickly responded, chased Outten on foot, and successfully arrested him.

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