Teen Gunned Down In Same Block Where 12-Year-Old Was Slain

Syracuse, N.Y. - A teenager has died after being shot in the same block where a 12-year-old was killed in October.

Syracuse Police are investigating a shooting in the same block where a 12-year-old was killed back in October.

By Ian Wheatley

Officers say that 16-year-old Antonio Gullotto was shot in the upper body on John Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Gullotto died at the scene.

It's in the same area where 12-year-old James Springer III was shot and killed in October.

The funeral will be held this morning for the 12-year-old gunned down in Syracuse last week.

By Ian Wheatley

Syracuse Police say that his killer was wearing dark colored clothes. Otherwise, they have little information about the suspect.

Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip using the "SPD Tips" App on their smartphone.