Teen listed in critical condition at Upstate Hospital after being shot in the head

Update at 11:43 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2024: The Syracuse Police Department said the victim is a 15-year-old male, still in critical condition.

An investigation helped determine that the incident happened on the 200 block of Westmoreland Avenue, near the intersection of East Fayette Street.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Right before 11 p.m. on August 12, Syracuse Police officers were sent to a shooting with injury complaint at Upstate University Hospital.

When they arrived, they were made aware of a juvenile male who had been dropped off by a private vehicle, according to police.

The victim had a gunshot wound to his head. He is currently listed in critical condition.

Police say the location of the incident is undetermined at this time.

The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222.

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