Weekly Safety Report: Incidents of Gun Violence in Onondaga County, New York

This week in Onondaga County, New York, several incidents occurred involving firearms. A man from Maryland accidentally shot himself in the lower extremity and was charged with illegal firearm possession. Another man was shot in the leg on Christmas night in Syracuse, but is expected to survive. A woman in Syracuse was charged with assault after stabbing a man in the head during a domestic dispute. Syracuse Police provided an update on a homicide investigation where a victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds. A reported shooting at Destiny USA mall turned out to be teenagers with a BB gun. Lastly, a Christmas Eve shooting occurred at a gas station, leaving a man in critical condition.

Maryland man accidentally shoots self , charged with illegal firearm possession

cnycentral.com12-23-2023

A man from Maryland accidentally shot himself in the lower extremity in the parking lot of a hotel in the Town of Clay. He arrived at the hospital by personal vehicle and was found to possess two pistols without a proper license. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Related reports:

• Maryland man accidentally shoots self , charged with illegal firearm possession
• Man staying at hotel in Clay accidentally shoots himself , drives to hospital in Syracuse , deputies say

Man shot in leg on Christmas night in Syracuse

Syracuse.com12-26-2023

A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg on the South Side of Syracuse. The incident occurred on South Salina Street, and the victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Several bullet casings were found at the scene, and the police are seeking information from the public.

Related reports:

• Man shot in leg on Christmas night in Syracuse
• Syracuse police investigate Christmas Eve shooting at gas station
• 21-year-old man in hospital after South Salina Street shooting in Syracuse
• 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

Syracuse Police responded to a stabbing call and found a 67-year-old male stabbed in the head. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. The suspect, a 36-year-old woman, was located at the scene and taken into custody. The stabbing occurred during a domestic dispute.

Related reports:

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

Syracuse Police Provide Update on Karon Works Homicide Investigation

urbancny.com12-26-2023

Police responded to reports of shots fired and found the victim, Karon Works, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite administering first aid, Works was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The investigation into the homicide is ongoing.

Related reports:

• 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 reported shooting at Destiny USA mall turned out to be teenagers with a BB gun. No injuries or damage were reported, and the police believe it was a case of teenagers using a toy gun and plastic pellets.

Related reports:

• 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 Christmas Eve, resulting in a 29-year-old man being critically injured. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene, and the victim was taken to the hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in urban areas.

Related reports:

• 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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