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A second arrest has been made in connection with the deadly shooting that occurred on Bellevue Avenue in Syracuse. Seventeen-year-old Drevan Felder turned himself in to the police on Tuesday (September 23) and was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Felder, along with another individual, allegedly opened fire from VEO motorized bikes, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Jakari Townsend and injuring another man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting took place around 8:00 p.m. on September 16, when Felder and his accomplice fired at least 11 shots with 9mm handguns, according to Syracuse.com. The incident occurred outside J & B Grocery, where Townsend was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at Upstate University Hospital. The other victim, a 25-year-old man, was shot in the torso and shoulder but survived.
David Herndon, 33, was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder for his role in the incident. Herndon allegedly drove a car leading the shooters to the scene. He was tracked using a parole GPS bracelet and cameras, as reported by CNY Central. Herndon is currently held at the Onondaga County Justice Center.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are still searching for the second shooter. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 315-442-5222.