SYRACUSE, N.Y. \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Victims:<\/p>\n
23, Male, Gunshot to groin and leg, Non-life threatening
\n29, Male, Gunshot wound to the neck, Non-life threatening
\n20, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
\n18, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
\n17, Male, Gunshot wound to the head, Critical
\n19, Female, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
\n37, Female, Gunshot wound to the shoulder, Non-life threatening
\n22, Male, Gunshot wound to the leg, Non-life threatening
\n53, Female, Gunshot wound to the back and midsection.<\/p>\n
Officials say the incident began as a birthday celebration.<\/p>\n