SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nine people were shot at a party in Syracuse Saturday night, police say. A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the hea.
Police say around 9:00 P.M. local time, Officers responded to the intersection of Wyoming St. and Marcellus St. to investigate a stolen vehicle complaint. Upon arrival, Officers encountered 100’s of people in the street who were part of a prior gathering. People were running and yelling. Officers located multiple gunshot victims on scene, and several other gunshot victims were privately transported to area hospitals. Nine victims were identified and ultimately taken to Upstate Hospital for treatment. One victim is listed in critical condition, and the other eight are expected to survive.
Victims:
23, Male, Gunshot to groin and leg, Non-life threatening
29, Male, Gunshot wound to the neck, Non-life threatening
20, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
18, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
17, Male, Gunshot wound to the head, Critical
19, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
37, Female, Gunshot wound to the shoulder, Non-life threatening
22, Male, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
53, Female, Gunshot wound to the back and midsection.
Officials say the incident began as a birthday celebration.
The investigation is ongoing.
