On Wednesday July 5th, 2017 at approximately 10:10 PM, Syracuse Police Officers were dispatched to the IBB Mini-Mart, 1434 Midland Avenue, in regards to a shooting call. Upon arrival, Officers met with a male who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the side of his head. The victim was transported to Upstate University Hospital by AMR Ambulance personnel for treatment. At this time, the victim’s injury does not appear to be life threatening.
Officers and Detectives are currently investigating this incident. The suspect was described as a black male, 6’00” tall, wearing a white sweatshirt with green sleeves. The suspect was last seen running from the area eastbound on W. Colvin Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous tips may also be submitted using the “SPD Tips” app.